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On CT scan of the head, [[prolactinoma]] is characterized by enlargement of pituitary gland. But it is less sensitive than [[MRI]] | On CT scan of the head, [[prolactinoma]] is characterized by enlargement of pituitary gland. But it is less sensitive than [[MRI]]. Although CT scan is able to detect up to 80-90% of microadenomas between 5-10mm in size, it is highly technique and radiologist dependent, and has difficulty in identifying smaller [[nodules]]<ref>http://radiopaedia.org/articles/pituitary-adenoma</ref>. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
On CT scan of the head, prolactinoma is characterized by enlargement of pituitary gland.
CT Scan
On CT scan of the head, prolactinoma is characterized by enlargement of pituitary gland. But it is less sensitive than MRI. Although CT scan is able to detect up to 80-90% of microadenomas between 5-10mm in size, it is highly technique and radiologist dependent, and has difficulty in identifying smaller nodules[1].