Melanoma of the pituitary. Case report.
A case is described in which a pigmented tumor occupied the pituitary fossa with a large suprasellar extension. Its histological and ultrastructural appearances resembled those of a melanoma. The origin of the tumor is discussed with particular reference to Rathke's pouch.
D006801:Humans; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology