Non-functioning pituitary adenomas, recently alternatively termed pituitary neuroendocrine
tumours (NFpitNETs), are mostly benign neoplasms that are not associated with a hormonal …

We read with interest “A tale of pituitary adenomas: to NET or not to NET” published in
Pituitary [1]. The members of the International Pituitary Pathology Club (IPPC) who proposed …

Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are benign pituitary tumours that constitute
about one-third of all pituitary adenomas. They typically present with symptoms of mass …

Non-functioning pituitary carcinomas (NFPC) are defined as tumours of adenophyseal origin
with craniospinal or systemic dissemination, with the absence of a hormonal hypersecretion …

ABSTRACT Pituitary adenomas comprise approximately 10-20% of intracranial tumors. Non-
functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are benign adenohypophyseal tumors not …

Clinically non functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) include all pituitary adenomas that
are not hormonally active. They are not associated with clinical syndromes such as …

Purpose Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are benign pituitary neoplasms that
do not cause a hormonal hypersecretory syndrome. An improved understanding of their …

Background Most pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) show benign behavior, but a
substantial number are invasive, recur, or resist medical treatment. Based on a retrospective …

Objective The long-term outcome of non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA) patients is
not clearly established, probably due to the low annual incidence and prolonged natural …

The classification of neoplasms of adenohypophysial cells is misleading because of the
simplistic distinction between adenoma and carcinoma, based solely on metastatic spread …