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Adiposogenital dystrophy MRI

Introduction

Overview

Overview

MRI is the gold standard for diagnostic imaging of adiposogenital dystrophy.

MRI findings in adiposogenital dystrophy

MRI findings in adiposogenital dystrophy

MRI is better than CT scan for diagnostic imaging the pituitary gland, hence it is considered to be the gold standard imaging modality for adiposogenital dystrophy. It may reveal tumors, suprasellar calcifications, or pituitary destruction[1].

References

References

  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

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