Pituitary apoplexy X-ray
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
X-ray is an inexpensive method for evaluating pituitary apoplexy. However, x-ray is neither the best initial test nor the most accurate test in evaluating pituitary apoplexy.
X-ray
X-ray is an inexpensive method for evaluating pituitary apoplexy. However, x-ray is neither the best initial test nor the most accurate test in evaluating pituitary apoplexy. X-ray may show:[1]
- Enlargement of the pituitary fossa
- Erosion of the sellar floor and dorsum sellae
- Fracture of dorsum sellae
References
- ↑ Dubuisson AS, Beckers A, Stevenaert A (2007). "Classical pituitary tumour apoplexy: clinical features, management and outcomes in a series of 24 patients". Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 109 (1): 63–70. doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2006.01.006. PMID 16488532.