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Article: Pigmented Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm of the Pituitary Fossa.
- Article from:
- Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Article date:
- September 1, 2001
- Author:
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A Distinct Lesion of Uncertain Histogenesis
Primary intracranial pigmented neoplasms are rare and include melanoma, melanocytoma, melanotic ependymoma, and subependymoma[1]; pigmented choroid plexus papilloma and carcinoma[2-5]; and melanotic astrocytoma.[6] Most of these lesions arise within or in close proximity to the ventricular system. Herein, we describe the first case of a pigmented papillary epithelial neoplasm arising within the pituitary fossa, which in addition underwent anaplastic progression following multiple resections and radiation.
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