Imaging of the Pituitary and Sella

Sellar anatomy and pituitary MRI technique guide the differential diagnosis of sellar and suprasellar masses.

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Overview

Description

Normal pituitary anatomy and variation are explained together with the use of dynamic contrast imaging. Microadenomas, macroadenomas, local extension, treatment-relevant findings, cavernous sinus involvement, and non-pituitary lesions that can mimic an adenoma are then reviewed.

Learning Objectives

Apply an appropriate MRI protocol, including dynamic imaging, for the pituitary and sellar region.
Recognise pituitary adenomas and assess extension into adjacent structures.
Differentiate pituitary lesions from other sellar, suprasellar, and cavernous sinus masses.

Topics Covered

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00:00 - Introduction to Pituitary and Sellar Region Anatomy

05:03 - Dynamic Imaging of Pituitary Gland

10:17 - Normal Variations and Pathology in Pituitary Gland Imaging

16:57 - Pituitary Macroadenomas and Their Effects

24:30 - Pituitary Adenoma Imaging and Treatment Considerations

30:31 - Non-Pituitary Pathologies in Sellar Region

36:59 - Cavernous Sinus and Surrounding Lesions

42:43 - Differential Diagnosis of Sellar and Suprasellar Masses

Lecturers

Zoran Rumboldt^{M.D. Ph.D.}

Rovinj-Rovigno, Croatia

Consultant neuroradiologist at TMC; Professor of Radiology at University of Rijeka, Croatia; Adjunct Professor of Radiology at MUSC, Charleston, SC, USA

Over 20 years of experience in neuroradiology, previously Neuroradiology Section Chief and Fellowship Program Director at MUSC, Charleston, USA. Invited speaker at major meetings (RSNA, ECR, ARRS, ASNR, ESNR) from 2005, visiting professor on four continents from 2008, lecturer at various courses from 2013, including ECNR. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles; editor of books Brain Imaging with MRI and CT & Clinical Imaging of Spine Trauma; over 30 review articles and book chapters; awards for teaching since 2004.

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