Acta Neuropathologica

, Volume 48, Issue 1, pp 67–72 | Cite as

Pituitary adenomas secreting more than two hormones

  • M. Scanarini
  • S. Mingrino
Short Original Communications

Summary

A case of pituitary adenoma secreting more than two hormones is presented. Morphological findings of this tumor have been correlated with biological behavior and with hormonal activity.

Key words

Pituitary adenoma Ultrastructure Classitication 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • M. Scanarini
    • 1
  • S. Mingrino
    • 1
  1. 1.Institute of NeurosurgeryUniversity of PaduaPadovaItaly

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