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Normal pituitary enhancement

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

No history provided.

Patient Data:

Age: 30 years

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Normal pituitary enhancement

Dynamic C+ pituitary MRI

Modality: MRI

T1 C+

Dynamic enhanced sequence.

Normal enhancement of the pituitary gland, with the infundibulum enhancing first, and contrast subsequently spreading to the more inferior and peripheral gland. The gland appear plump, but within normal limits for a young woman.