Prolactinoma CT

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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], Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[3]

Overview

On CT scan of the head, prolactinoma is characterized by enlargement of the pituitary gland.

CT Scan

• On a CT scan of the head, prolactinoma is characterized by enlargement of the pituitary gland.
• CT scan is able to detect up to 80-90% of microadenomas between 5-10mm in size.