Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 2.5x image.

Description

pituitary gland adenoma

Age at Necropsy

862 days

Notes

This is a pituitary gland adenoma compressing the overlying brain. At low magnification it appears to consist of numerous blood filled cavities resembling a capillary hemangioma. At higher magnification these cavitations are not lined by endothelial cells but rather are lined by epithelial cells.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:37825
Tumor Name
Pituitary gland • adenoma
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
pituitary adenoma
Organ Affected
Pituitary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
NON/ShiLtJ
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
NON/LtJ
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
862 days