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ORIGINAL PAPER

The “Pituitary Ring Sign”: An MRI Sign of Pituitary Apoplexy

, D.O.
Pages 111-116 | Accepted 14 Jun 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sign of pituitary apoplexy. Methods: The cranial MRI scans of 3 patients with pituitary apoplexy were retrospectively reviewed. Results: All 3 patients displayed a distinctive MRI sign of an enlarged pituitary gland with peripheral gadolinium enhancement surrounding a hypointense gland. Conclusions: The “pituitary ring sign” can aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of pituitary apoplexy.

Notes

*Originally published by Vaphiades MS, Simmons D, Archer RL, Stringer W. Sheehan Syndrome: A Splinter of the Mind. Surv Ophthal 2003;48:230-3.

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