Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 40x image that is a higher magnification of the center area of the 10x image.

Description

pituitary gland adenoma

Age at Necropsy

521 days

Notes

This is the brain from a 521 day old female MRL/MpJ mouse. There is a large cavity filled with necrotic debris where the pituitary gland should be located. This was interpreted to the remnants of a large pituitary gland adenoma.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:50883
Tumor Name
Pituitary gland • adenoma
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
pituitary gland adenoma
Organ Affected
Pituitary gland
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
MRL/MpJ
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
MRL
Murphy Roths Large
Strain Sex
Female
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
521 days