Imaging of the pituitary: Recent advances

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

卷:15

关键词: Computed tomography;    imaging;    magnetic resonance imaging;    pituitary;    recent advances;   

DOI  :  10.4103/2230-8210.84871

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Pituitary lesions, albeit relatively infrequent, can significantly alter the quality of life. This article highlights the role of advanced imaging modalities in evaluating pituitary-hypothalamic axis lesions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the examination of choice for evaluating hypothalamic-pituitary-related endocrine diseases. Advanced MR techniques discussed in this article include dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, 3T MRI, magnetization transfer (MT) imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), proton MR spectroscopy, fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, intraoperative MRI, and intraoperative real-time ultrasonography.

【 授权许可】

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