Adenoma, Basophil

Synonyms

Adenoma, Basophilic

Adenomas, Basophil

Adenomas, Basophilic

Basophil Adenoma

Basophil Adenomas

Basophilic Adenoma

Basophilic Adenomas

A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)