Pituicytoma

Definition

A rare glial tumor originating from pituicytes, the specialized glial cells of the neurohypophysis, characterized by a sellar or suprasellar mass manifesting with clinical signs secondary to mass effect. Typical manifestations are visual disturbances, headaches, and hypopituitarism. Pituicytomas are low-grade tumors, and prognosis is good after total resection.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

251623

OMIM code

ICD10 code

C71.9

ICD11 code

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