Granular cell tumour of the neurohypophysis

Neuroradiology. 1995 Aug;37(6):451-2. doi: 10.1007/BF00600090.

Abstract

Granular cell tumours of the neurohypophysis are very rare. Their aetiology and nature are uncertain. Most investigators consider them to arise from pituicytes or Schwann cells of the posterior lobe of the hypophysis. They are found most commonly in older people. A surgically proven symptomatic case is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Angiography*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pituitary Gland, Posterior / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pituitary Gland, Posterior / pathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*