Ectopic neurohypophysis

Case contributed by Eduardo Santiago Lopez
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Growth retardation.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
mri

Sagittal and coronal T1 MRI images show a bright spot located at the infundibulum, equal as the normal signal of the neurohypophysis in the posterior aspect of the pituitary fossa.

Case Discussion

A young girl sent by an endocrinologist because of growth retardation, she has no other clinical symptom. Evidence of a bright spot located at the infundibulum on the unenhanced T1 imaging. The control showed no changes at all in one year.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.