MRI of infarction of a cavernous sinus tumor in Nelson's syndrome.
We report the MRI appearances of an infarcted cavernous sinus tumor in a patient with Nelson's syndrome. Invasive tumors of the pituitary extending to the cavernous sinus are discussed and the role of MRI in preoperative investigation is highlighted.
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Department of Radiological Sciences, Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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D000315:Adrenalectomy; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009347:Nelson Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis