title: Comparative morphological study of the pituitary gland by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: A prospective study was undertaken to compare the morphology of the pituitary gland by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 27 consecutive patients. CT is an accepted imaging modality but this study suggested that MRI has certain advantages. MRI is proposed as the imaging modality of choice for lesions of the pituitary gland.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Parowvallei, CP.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Loxton
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000473:pathology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed