Hypothalamic-pituitary region: magnetic resonance imaging
| Autor: | Walter Kucharczyk, Julian C. Chen |
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| Rok vydání: | 1989 |
| Předmět: |
Pathology
medicine.medical_specialty Pituitary gland Adenoma Pituitary Diseases Hypothalamus Biochemistry Hypothalamic disease Empty sella syndrome Endocrinology medicine Endocrine system Humans Pituitary Neoplasms medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Hypothalmic pituitary Magnetic resonance imaging medicine.disease Magnetic Resonance Imaging Craniopharyngioma medicine.anatomical_structure Pituitary Gland Radiology business Hypothalamic Diseases |
| Zdroj: | Bailliere's clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 3(1) |
| ISSN: | 0950-351X |
| Popis: | Summary Endocrine disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are often caused by lesions which can be accurately detected and delineated by MRI, often with specific findings. MRL has emerged as the imaging modality of choice for pathology of the hypothalmus and other suprasellar structures, and for extrasellar extention of pituitary tumours. The advantage is mainly based on the high contrast resolution, vascular visualization without the need for intravascular contrast and direct multiplanar imaging capability inherent with the technique. CT, however, enjoys much wider availability and better spatial resolution at present. CT is still the method used to detect pituitary microadenomas in most centres, although high field-strength MR scanners and gadolinium enhancement permit thinner sections with improved sensitivity in certain institutes. Further advances in MRI technology are expected to broaden its usefulness in endcrinology. |
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