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Pituitary adenomas: high-resolution MR imaging at 1.5 T.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3786729     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The magnetic resonance (MR) images of 28 patients with surgically confirmed pituitary adenomas were retrospectively evaluated. The examinations were performed on a 1.5-T superconducting MR system using a multisection spin-echo technique with 3-mm-thick sections and a 256 X 256 matrix. T1- and T2-weighted images were obtained in sagittal and coronal planes. The MR findings were correlated with detailed operative reports and diagrams. There were 11 microadenomas and 17 macroadenomas. Ten of the microadenomas and all of the macroadenomas were accurately localized and their extent delineated, particularly on T1-weighted coronal sections. Adenomas typically appeared hypointense on T1-weighted coronal sections. The appearance on T2-weighted images was variable, and generally the lesions were less well seen. Involvement of parasellar structures, particularly the optic chiasm and cavernous sinuses, was accurately depicted. Cyst formation and hemorrhage could be characterized in some instances. In general, there was excellent correlation between MR imaging and operative findings.
Authors:
W Kucharczyk; D O Davis; W M Kelly; G Sze; D Norman; T H Newton
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  161     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1986 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-12-29     Completed Date:  1986-12-29     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  761-5     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenoma / diagnosis*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / diagnostic use*,  methods
Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnosis*

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