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)