Imaging technology in the diagnosis of sellar disease.
Radiographic computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are the procedures of choice in the diagnosis of patients with suspected pituitary gland abnormalities. Several cases are presented where the diagnostic value of such procedures in patients with diseases affecting the pituitary gland is demonstrated.
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Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan.
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004652:Empty Sella Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011011:Pneumoencephalography; D015175:Prolactinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012658:Sella Turcica; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed