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From pituitary adenoma to pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET): an International Pituitary Pathology Club proposal.
(2017-04)
The classification of neoplasms of adenohypophysial cells is misleading because of the simplistic distinction between adenoma and carcinoma, based solely on metastatic spread and the poor reproducibility and predictive ...
MAFA missense mutation causes familial insulinomatosis and diabetes mellitus.
(2018-01-30)
The β-cell-enriched MAFA transcription factor plays a central role in regulating glucose-stimulated insulin secretion while also demonstrating oncogenic transformation potential in vitro. No disease-causing MAFA variants ...
Sensitivity and specificity of the macimorelin test for diagnosis of AGHD.
(2020-12-01)
OBJECTIVE: The macimorelin test is approved for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) based on its efficacy vs the insulin tolerance test (ITT). Macimorelin has a significant advantage over ITT in avoiding ...
Pituitary Neoplasm Nomenclature Workshop: Does Adenoma Stand the Test of Time?
(2021-03-01)
The WHO Classification of Endocrine Tumours designates pituitary neoplasms as adenomas. A proposed nomenclature change to pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) has been met with concern by some stakeholder groups. The ...