[Analysis of MRI for tumor of the sellar region].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the characteristics of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) for the tumors of the sellar region.


METHODS
A retrospective analysis of 86 cases with the tumors of the sellar region was carried out.


RESULTS
The pituitary tumor including the pituitary micro-adenoma and pituitary macro-adenoma was a common tumor of the sellar region. The pituitary micro-adenoma usually does not affect visual function; but the pituitary macro-adenoma often damages the optic pathway and reduces the visual function. The rest of the sellar region appears special feature on MRI.


CONCLUSIONS
MRI is a useful method in diagnosing the tumors of the sellar region.
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Diagnostic Center of MRI, First Affiliated Municipal Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou 510180, China.
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012658:Sella Turcica