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Spindle cell oncocytoma

MedGen UID:
458787
Concept ID:
C2986561
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Spindle Cell Oncocytoma; spindle cell oncocytoma; Spindle Cell Oncocytoma/Oncocytic Pituicytoma
SNOMED CT: Spindle cell oncocytoma (703844007)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0858960

Definition

A very rare, WHO grade 1 neoplasm of the posterior pituitary. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with eosinophilic, granular cytoplasm forming fascicles. Electron microscopic studies demonstrate the accumulation of intracytoplasmic mitochondria and lack of secretory granules. Immunohistochemical studies are negative for pituitary hormones. Patients may present with pituitary hypofunction, visual disturbances, headache, nausea and vomiting. The clinical course is usually benign. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Trifa A, Knafo S, Maatoug A, Militaru M, Copaciu R, Aghakhani N, Parker F
Acta Neurol Belg 2023 Jun;123(3):815-822. Epub 2022 Mar 17 doi: 10.1007/s13760-022-01917-0. PMID: 35301693
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J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2022 Sep;83(5):442-450. Epub 2021 Dec 15 doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1740264. PMID: 34911085

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Asa SL, Mete O, Perry A, Osamura RY
Endocr Pathol 2022 Mar;33(1):6-26. Epub 2022 Mar 15 doi: 10.1007/s12022-022-09703-7. PMID: 35291028
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Shibuya M
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Diagnosis

Asa SL, Mete O, Perry A, Osamura RY
Endocr Pathol 2022 Mar;33(1):6-26. Epub 2022 Mar 15 doi: 10.1007/s12022-022-09703-7. PMID: 35291028
Kobalka PJ, Huntoon K, Becker AP
Neurosurgery 2021 Apr 15;88(5):900-918. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa548. PMID: 33476394
Giantini Larsen AM, Cote DJ, Zaidi HA, Bi WL, Schmitt PJ, Iorgulescu JB, Miller MB, Smith TR, Lopes MB, Jane JA, Laws ER
J Neurosurg 2019 Aug 1;131(2):517-525. Epub 2018 Oct 19 doi: 10.3171/2018.4.JNS18211. PMID: 30485213Free PMC Article
Sali A, Epari S, Tampi C, Goel A
Neuropathology 2017 Dec;37(6):535-543. Epub 2017 Jun 19 doi: 10.1111/neup.12393. PMID: 28631277
Billeci D, Marton E, Giordan E, Carraro V, Ronzon M, Rossi S
J Clin Neurosci 2017 May;39:39-44. Epub 2017 Mar 9 doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.02.017. PMID: 28286028

Therapy

Yang YC, Liao WC
World Neurosurg 2021 Jul;151:21-22. Epub 2021 Apr 8 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.158. PMID: 33839335
Dawoud FM, Naylor RM, Giannini C, Swanson AA, Meyer FB, Uhm JH
Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020 Sep;196:106059. Epub 2020 Jun 30 doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106059. PMID: 32682222
Sollfrank L, Lettmaier S, Erdmann M, Uslu U
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Guerrero-Pérez F, Vidal N, Marengo AP, Pozo CD, Blanco C, Rivero-Celada D, Díez JJ, Iglesias P, Picó A, Villabona C
Endocrine 2019 Jan;63(1):36-43. Epub 2018 Oct 1 doi: 10.1007/s12020-018-1774-2. PMID: 30276594
Vajtai I, Beck J, Kappeler A, Hewer E
Acta Neuropathol 2011 Aug;122(2):253-8. Epub 2011 May 18 doi: 10.1007/s00401-011-0835-x. PMID: 21590491

Prognosis

Borg A, Jaunmuktane Z, Dorward N
World Neurosurg 2020 Feb;134:e968-e978. Epub 2019 Nov 14 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.043. PMID: 31734425
Lopes MBS
Acta Neuropathol 2017 Oct;134(4):521-535. Epub 2017 Aug 18 doi: 10.1007/s00401-017-1769-8. PMID: 28821944
Osman M, Wild A
Am J Case Rep 2017 Aug 17;18:894-901. doi: 10.12659/ajcr.903702. PMID: 28814709Free PMC Article
Sali A, Epari S, Tampi C, Goel A
Neuropathology 2017 Dec;37(6):535-543. Epub 2017 Jun 19 doi: 10.1111/neup.12393. PMID: 28631277
Demssie YN, Joseph J, Dawson T, Roberts G, de Carpentier J, Howell S
Pituitary 2011 Dec;14(4):367-70. doi: 10.1007/s11102-009-0170-6. PMID: 19241173

Clinical prediction guides

Trifa A, Knafo S, Maatoug A, Militaru M, Copaciu R, Aghakhani N, Parker F
Acta Neurol Belg 2023 Jun;123(3):815-822. Epub 2022 Mar 17 doi: 10.1007/s13760-022-01917-0. PMID: 35301693
Schmid S, Solomon DA, Perez E, Thieme A, Kleinschmidt-DeMasters BK, Giannini C, Reinhardt A, Asa SL, Mete O, Stichel D, Siewert C, Dittmayer C, Hasselblatt M, Paulus W, Nagel C, Harter PN, Schittenhelm J, Honegger J, Rushing E, Coras R, Pfister SM, Buslei R, Koch A, Perry A, Jones DTW, von Deimling A, Capper D, Lopes MB
Acta Neuropathol 2021 Dec;142(6):1025-1043. Epub 2021 Oct 18 doi: 10.1007/s00401-021-02377-1. PMID: 34661724Free PMC Article
Saeger W, von Schöning J, Flitsch J, Jautzke G, Bergmann M, Hagel C, Knappe UJ
Endocr Pathol 2021 Dec;32(4):473-479. Epub 2021 Jun 15 doi: 10.1007/s12022-021-09677-y. PMID: 34129177
Oushy S, Graffeo CS, Perry A, Stafford SL, Link MJ, Pollock BE
J Neurooncol 2019 Sep;144(2):325-332. Epub 2019 Jun 28 doi: 10.1007/s11060-019-03231-x. PMID: 31254265
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Recent systematic reviews

Hasegawa H, Van Gompel JJ, Oushy SH, Pollock BE, Link MJ, Meyer FB, Bancos I, Erickson D, Davidge-Pitts CJ, Little JT, Uhm JH, Swanson AA, Giannini C, Mahajan A, Atkinson JL
World Neurosurg 2021 May;149:e197-e216. Epub 2021 Feb 18 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.051. PMID: 33610869
Vuong HG, Nguyen TPX, Pham N, Dunn IF
Pituitary 2021 Jun;24(3):429-437. Epub 2020 Nov 18 doi: 10.1007/s11102-020-01110-7. PMID: 33205233
Whipple SG, Savardekar AR, Rao S, Mahadevan A, Guthikonda B, Kosty JA
World Neurosurg 2021 Jan;145:148-158. Epub 2020 Sep 8 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.09.023. PMID: 32916355
Oushy S, Graffeo CS, Perry A, Stafford SL, Link MJ, Pollock BE
J Neurooncol 2019 Sep;144(2):325-332. Epub 2019 Jun 28 doi: 10.1007/s11060-019-03231-x. PMID: 31254265
Guerrero-Pérez F, Marengo AP, Vidal N, Iglesias P, Villabona C
Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2019 Jun;20(2):219-238. doi: 10.1007/s11154-019-09484-1. PMID: 30864049

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