Pituitary

Benefiting from superior tissue contrast, multi-planar capability and lack of bone artifact, MRI readily depicts complex anatomy in and about the pituitary gland. This unit presents three basic protocols for common indications relating to pathology of the sella and parasellar region. The protocols differ in emphasis more than in concept, and share a basic theme of thin slice high-resolution imaging including the use of gadolinium. With the possible exception of dynamic imaging, all protocols may be readily performed on any MR scanner.