Nelson's tumour--two case reports.
Two cases of tumours of the pituitary gland, occuring in patients after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's syndrome, were admitted to the Clinic and operated on during the period 1974 to 1976. The clinical and laboratory data are compared to those of similar, published cases. The aetiology is discussed in the light of recent neuroendocrine investigations.
D000238:Adenoma, Chromophobe / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome