| Literature DB >> 1375978 |
T Hirohata1, T Uozumi, K Mukada, K Arita, K Kurisu, M Sumida, T Yano, A Takechi, J Onda.
Abstract
Three cases of microprolactinoma with cavernous sinus invasion on magnetic resonance imaging are reported. High-resolution computed tomographic scans did not demonstrate the cavernous sinus involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging is indispensable to detect cavernous sinus invasion before treatment (transsphenoidal surgery or bromocriptine treatment) of a microprolactinoma.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1375978 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.32.10
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) ISSN: 0470-8105 Impact factor: 1.742