[Gonadotroph adenomas].
Gonadotroph adenomas have previously been considered to be a rare pituitary adenoma, because excessive secretion of gonadotropins does not always associate with its corresponding clinical syndrome. Therefore, these adenomas can be categorized as clinically non-functioning adenomas. However recent studies, including immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, tissue culture, plaque assay, and in situ hybridization have classified gonadotroph adenomas may be more common than those it has been considered. In addition, many adenomas which previously have been categorized as non-functioning adenomas secrete gonadotropin and/or their subunits. In this paper, the clinicopathological characteristics of gonadotroph adenomas is reviewed.
Takada
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Divisions of Neurosurgery, Toranomon Hospital.
Yamada
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Teramoto
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012727:Sex Characteristics
D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone