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The most common is a pituitary adenoma. This tumor can produce high levels of the hormone prolactin. They are fairly common, but rarely require surgery. They are actually found in about 15% of all autopsies..

Common presentation in women is lack of menses or periods.
Prolactinoma.
Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary.

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Chondroma is a slow-growing non-cancerous tumor derived from cartilage cells.

A chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor composed of masses of cartilage.

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Q: What is the medical term meaning slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells?
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