| undifferentiated cell adenoma | <tumour> An adenoma of the hypophysis composed of cells for which there is no overt evidence or hormone production, but which usually produces hypopituitarism and visual disturbances by compression of adjacent structures; approximately one third of these tumours have cells with abundant mitochondria (oncocytes) that are somewhat larger than the monocytic null cells. Synonym: undifferentiated cell adenoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| fibroid adenoma | <oncology, tumour> A benign solid growth, usually found in the breast. (09 Oct 1997) |
| lactating adenoma | <tumour> An uncommon adenoma of the breast composed of tubuloacinar structures with pronounced secretory changes such as seen in pregnancy and lactation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| follicular adenoma | <tumour> An adenoma of the thyroid with a simple glandular pattern. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Fuchs' adenoma | <tumour> A benign epithelial tumour of the non-pigmented epithelium of the ciliary body, rarely exceeding 1 mm in diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Leydig cell adenoma | <tumour> A small benign tumours of the testis that often produce testosterone, causing endocrine symptoms. Synonym: interstitial cell tumour of testis. (05 Mar 2000) |