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Hypopituitarism CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
CT scan is preferred over MRI for visualization of calcification in a meningioma or a craniopharyngioma. Routine CT is insensitive to the diagnosis unless frank intracranial hemorrhage is present.The pituitary mass may be evident and be hyperdense.
CT
CT
- CT scan is preferred over MRI for visualization of calcification in a meningioma or a craniopharyngioma
- Routine CT is insensitive to the diagnosis unless frank intracranial hemorrhage is present
- The pituitary mass may be evident and be hyperdense.
- Fluid debris levels may also be evident.
Gallery
Gallery
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References
References
- ↑ Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/20261“>rID: 20261
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