Adiposogenital dystrophy CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD

Overview

Computerized tomography may be used for diagnostic imaging in adiposogenital dystrophy

Use of computerized tomography in adiposogenital dystrophy

CT scan is not the imaging study of choice for patients with adiposogenital dystrophy, however, it may be used in emergencies. It may reveal tumors, suprasellar calcifications, or pituitary destruction ^[1] ^[2].

References

↑ Babinski-Fröhlich Syndrome. In: Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Engelhardt T. eds. Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e. McGraw Hill; 2019. Accessed December 19, 2021. https://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2674&sectionid=220521811
↑ Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-

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[1] Babinski-Fröhlich Syndrome. In: Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Engelhardt T. eds. Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e. McGraw Hill; 2019. Accessed December 19, 2021. https://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2674&sectionid=220521811

[2] Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-

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Adiposogenital dystrophy CT

Overview

Use of computerized tomography in adiposogenital dystrophy

References

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