Gonadotroph adenomas

What are Gonadotroph Adenomas?

Gonadotroph adenomas are type of adenomas that secrete the gonadotropins Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH) and latinizing hormone. (LH). Associated syndromes include:  Hypogonadism What is the Pathology of Gonadotroph Adenomas? The pathology of gonadotroph adenomas is: Etiology: The cause of gonadotroph…
Corticotroph Adenomas

What are Corticotroph Adenomas?

Corticotroph adenomas are mostly basophilic and infrequently chromophobic, trivial microadenomas during diagnosis. Associated syndromes include:  Cushing syndromeNelson syndrome What is the Pathology of Corticotroph Adenomas? The pathology of corticotroph adenomas is: -Etiology: The cause of corticotroph adenomas is the amalgamation…
Pituitary Adenoma

What is a Pituitary Adenoma?

A pituitary adenoma is a lesion to the anterior pituitary gland, encompassing around 10% of intracranial neoplasms in neurosurgical practice. The different types of adenomas include:  Pituitary AdenomaFeaturesCorticotroph AdenomasPOMC Derived Peptides, ATCH. Cushing Syndrome, Nelson Syndrome.Gonadotroph AdenomasFollicle Stimulating Hormone. Luteinizing…
Hyperpituitarism

What is Hyperpituitarism?

Hyperpituitarism is a clinical manifestation of the pathology of the pituitary gland characterized by spare secretion of trophic hormones, hyperfunction of the anterior pituitary gland. 
Cells of the Pituitary Gland

What are the Cells of the Pituitary Gland?

The anterior pituitary gland consists of acidophils, basophils, and chromophobe cell types.  Acidophils of the pituitary glands is a histological feature of the anterior pituitary, array of cells containing eosinophilic cytoplasm. Basophils of the pituitary glands a histological feature of…
PITUITARY GLAND PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PITUITARY GLAND PATHOLOGY?

Pituitary gland pathology is the gross and microscopic study of the pituitary gland, it’s structural and functional changes in the presence of an illness with clinical manifestations such as hyperpituitarism, hypopituitarism, and local mass effects.
Pineocytomas

What are Pineocytomas?

Pineocytomas are rare pineal parenchymal tumor that is well differentiated. What is the Pathology of Pineocytomas? The pathology of pineocytomas is: -Etiology: The cause of pineocytomas is unknown. No specific genetic alterations and also no identified risk factors have been…
Pineoblastomas

What are Pineoblastomas?

Pineoblastomas are an aggressive fast-growing, malignant type of cancer, that tend to invade nearby tissue within the brain and spine. What is the Pathology of Pineoblastomas? -Etiology: The cause of pineoblastomas is unknown, most occur sporadically, but some have been…
Pinealomas

What are Pinealomas?

Pinealomas are fairly uncommon type of brain tumor mostly encountered in childhood. The pineal gland is part of the epithalamus, a posterior segment of diencephalon, that secrets melatonin and is responsible for circadian rhythms. Pineal tumors and cysts may cause…