Mri scan of pituitary gland

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Avatar f tn Diagnosis is made through blood testing, medical history, symptom charting, and an MRI scan or CT scan of the brain. Once an enlarged gland is discovered, the search for a cause and treatment begins. Treating an enlarged pituitary gland involves treating the cause. If there is a tumor in the gland, surgical removal of the tumor or radiation treatments are in order. If there is bleeding into the gland, the cause of bleeding is located and the bleeding is stopped.
1033165 tn?1309435416 What are some of the complications of calcified pituitary gland
Avatar n tn So even if the MRI was general, of the brain and skull, without any request for pituitary evaluation, the pituitary would be reviewed as part of the brain/skull evaluation?
Avatar f tn MRI of the sella within the range of normal
Avatar m tn The pituitary gland regulates hormones throughout the body. Symptoms of an enlarged gland include frequent headaches, disturbances in vision, excessive sweating, and blood pressure irregularities. In addition, the pituitary gland can interfere with thyroid functioning. Drooping eyelids, nausea, and vomiting are also indicators of an enlarged pituitary gland....
Avatar f tn I participated in a study a few months ago which involved me having an MRI scan (I did this study purely out of interest to receive the scan image and to help out people who need volunteers). I recently received a letter from someone who reviewed all the scans saying that I have a slight prominence of the pituitary gland. In the letter the gentleman says that the prominence is "very uncertain" but that he could refer me to one of his colleagues if I wanted to do anything further (i.
Avatar n tn He was told that it looks like a cyst on his pituitary gland, and to follow up with a neurologist. After reading a ton of information on many websites, it sounds more like, get an answer from a specialist, right away. The hospital recommended he wait 3-4 months and have another scan done, to compare the two, to see if it has grown or changed at all.
Avatar f tn There is a prominent bright signal area in the posterior aspect of the pituitary gland to the left of the midline. This apparently represents a prominent pars nervosa. On the thin-section sagittal and coronal views through the sella there is again noted the oval bright signal area in the pituitary gland to the left of the midline measuring about 7.5 mm in maximum diameter.
1334998 tn?1300674856 findings mri of the sella pit was performed in the sagittal , axial and coronal projectionsutilizing mutiple pulse imaging sequences. The Pituitary appears to be within the upper limitsof normal in size.A partially empty sella defority is demonstrated . No discrete pituitary mass is noted. The stalk is midline in locationand the optic chiasm is unremarkable. Impression: Findings consistent with partial empty sella deformity. No definitive evidence for a pituitary mass.
Avatar n tn I am not a doctor, only a mother of a 16 yr old with a pituitary that is 9 mm and globular in shape (a big perfect ball on her MRI). It is butting her optic chiasm. Her endocrinologist stated that it was normal for a teen to have a pituitary that large, but she has numerous symptoms that have not been explained through other tests so I am now trying to have the pituitary looked at again. What age were you when this MRI was done?
10948614 tn?1414173719 I think I actually had a dynamic MRI of pituitary. I know that the MRI was of the pituitary gland itself in addition to the regular MRI. I'm not sure it was an actual "dynamic" MRI, though. I don't recall that term being used but maybe I just forgot. Lower TSH is hypo?? According to who? I've always been told that I am slightly hyper. Too much conflicting info with all this medical stuff, imo.
Avatar m tn Is my pituitary gland looking normal? I had an MRI of my brain and it was normal but i didn't look specifically for the pituitary.
Avatar f tn Headaches, dizziness and visual symptoms( which you do not have ) may manifest.This is aptly an indication for a follow up scan of the pituitary gland. Also,your physician was trying to rule out any functional disorder that comes with a pituitary gland tumor.It seems that he has been trying to rule out the joint pains and joint swelling that comes with increased growth hormone secretion. Fibromyalgia comes with a certain criteria.There is no definite test in diagnosing fibromyalgia.
Avatar f tn Empty sella turcica can occur due to enlargement of pituitary gland as a result of pregnancy or endocrine disorder. It is often associated with thyroid disorders, obesity, raised intracranial tension. A correlation with clinical symptoms will help in making an exact diagnosis.
Avatar m tn It shows poorly enhancing lesion in posterior aspect of anterior pituitary gland in the midline as compared to the rest of pituitary gland. Optic Chiasma appears normal. Rest normal. Currently, I have on and off headaches, frequent urination problem, hair loss, skin acne, fatigue. I want to know does stress (emotional) causes such sudden increase in size of pituitary adenoma? Also as two measurements are given of adenoma - approx 12.5 x 5.2mm in coronal plane and 6.1 and 4.
Avatar f tn A recent CT scan (due to migraines) showed an enlarged pituitary gland & my doctor has ordered a pituitary MRI with & without contrast. I have a high deductible HSA plan and still have not met my deductible. I called Kaiser and they told me I would have to pay $1050. When I called 5 other independent imaging labs in the metro area - found they all only charged an average of $600 and the cost included interpretation by a Radiologist.
Avatar f tn The configuration of the pituitary gland is influenced by age and sex, the location of the carotid arteries, the shape of the pituitary fossa, transmission of cerebrospinal fluid pulsation into the sella turcica permitted by an incompetent diaphragma sella, and the presence of an intrasellar mass.
Avatar m tn Hi, How are you? How was your MRI? I understand your feelings at this time. Pituitary gland tumors are different from brain tumors since the pituitary gland is located under the brain and is separate from the brain. Most often, pituitary gland tumors are noncancerous growths and further evaluation is usually indicated to determine if it affects the surrounding structures which could cause additional symptoms.
1139187 tn?1355706647 I had a general MRI of my brain. would this of picked it up? would any of the blood work of picked it up?
Avatar f tn The cells that produce this thyrotropin, called thyrotrophs, underwent hyperplasia (aka proliferation beyond what is normal), resulting in enlargement of her pituitary gland...or pituitary hyperplasia. Somewhere along the signal cascade, this definitely caused the release of a lot more TSH, causing the thyroid to switch into overdrive, where it was producing too many thyroid hormones and causing her to go hyperthyroid.