Catalog

Pituicytoma of brain

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Link to WHO Definition

Pituicytoma of brain – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/34496826

An extremely rare, WHO grade I, circumscribed and slow-growing tumour that arises from the neurohypophysis or infundibulum and described in adults. It is characterised by the presence of elongated, spindle-shaped neoplastic glial cells that form storiform patterns or interlacing fascicular arrangements. Signs and symptoms include visual disturbances, headache, amenorrhea, and decreased libido.