OBJECTIVE: The pathologic spectrum of pituitary infundibulum disease is diverse. We reviewed 65 infundibular lesions in 44 adult and 21 pediatric patients and summarized their imaging features and clinical presentation. CONCLUSION: The spectrum of pathology involving the pituitary infundibulum is broad yet distinct from other pathology in the sella and parasellar region. Pituitary stalk lesions can be grouped into three categories: congenital and developmental, inflammatory and infectious, and neoplastic. Knowledge of the imaging appearance of diseases specific to adults and to children is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
OBJECTIVE: The pathologic spectrum of pituitary infundibulum disease is diverse. We reviewed 65 infundibular lesions in 44 adult and 21 pediatric patients and summarized their imaging features and clinical presentation. CONCLUSION: The spectrum of pathology involving the pituitary infundibulum is broad yet distinct from other pathology in the sella and parasellar region. Pituitary stalk lesions can be grouped into three categories: congenital and developmental, inflammatory and infectious, and neoplastic. Knowledge of the imaging appearance of diseases specific to adults and to children is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Authors: Amit Mahajan; Richard A Bronen; Ali Y Mian; Sacit Bulent Omay; Dennis D Spencer; Silvio E Inzucchi Journal: Endocrine Date: 2020-03-11 Impact factor: 3.633
Authors: Ji Hoon Phi; Seung-Ki Kim; Young Ah Lee; Choong Ho Shin; Jung-Eun Cheon; In-One Kim; Sei Won Yang; Kyu-Chang Wang Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2013-06-29 Impact factor: 1.475