Normal pituitary MRI - plump

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Minimal increase in prolactin, stable appearances over 3 years.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Initial MRI

mri

The pituitary is plump, upwardly convex, but in this age group normal in size and (9 x 11 x 12 mm), signal, and dynamic contrast enhancement. The infundibulum is midline. Optic chiasm, cavernous sinuses, and suprasellar region appear unremarkable, with the chiasm at most barely touch the bony gland. The remainder of the imaged brain (please note this study has been targeted to the pituitary, and as such the whole brain has not been imaged) appears unremarkable.

Conclusion:

Normal examination for age, with no evidence of pituitary macro or microadenoma. 

MRI 3 years later

mri

The pituitary remains plump but normal unchanged compared to imaging from 3 years ago. 

Case Discussion

Normal MRI pituitary for reference.

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