Pituitary region mass with intrinsic high T1 signal

Last revised by Arlene Campos on 15 Jan 2024

Pituitary region masses with intrinsic high T1 signal, also referred to as suprasellar hotspots, are relatively frequently encountered, and the presence of high T1 signal narrows the differential somewhat. 

Differential diagnosis

The differential can be divided by the substance causing the T1 hyperintensity 2:

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