远侧部萎缩Pars Distalis Atrophy · 垂体 · 内分泌系统 · NTP ntp-0051

Comment：
Atrophy of the pars distalis can occur as a sequela of necrosis secondary to ischemia and/or from compression on the pituitary by a space occupying mass. The latter is more common. Yellow-brown pigment (hemosiderin) may be present within macrophages in the atrophic tissue ( Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , and Figure 4 ). Small portions of the pars distalis may be spared. In contrast, interruption of hypophyseal nerve fibers would likely result in atrophy of the posterior lobe of the pituitary. Atrophy is most common in the pars distalis but may also affect the pars intermedia and the pars nervosa.

Recommendation：
Atrophy of the pituitary should be diagnosed and graded whenever present. The area affected should be included in the diagnosis as a site modifier (e.g., Pituitary, Pars distalis - Atrophy). If more than one area is affected, the site modifier may be omitted and the affected sites noted in the pathology narrative. The pathology narrative can also describe the morphologic features (including the presence of pigment laden macrophages) and extent of the change.