Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The pathologic spectrum of pituitary infundibulum disease is diverse. We reviewed 65 infundibular lesions in 44 adult and 21 pediatric patients and summarized their imaging features and clinical presentation. CONCLUSION: The spectrum of pathology involving the pituitary infundibulum is broad yet distinct from other pathology in the sella and parasellar region. Pituitary stalk lesions can be grouped into three categories: congenital and developmental, inflammatory and infectious, and neoplastic. Knowledge of the imaging appearance of diseases specific to adults and to children is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | W223-232 |
Journal | AJR. American journal of roentgenology |
Volume | 188 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging