Hand-Schuller-Christian disease

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Polydipsia, polyuria. Suspected diabetes insipidus.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male

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Axial T1
C+ fat sat
Coronal
T1
Coronal T1
C+ fat sat
Sagittal
T1
Sagittal
T1 C+
Coronal
T2
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Brain MRI reveals destructive lesion of the sphenoid wing on right side with thickening of the pituitary stalk and enhancing soft tissue in the sella and along the posterior aspect of the clivus.

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Destructive lesion with beveled edges of the sphenoid wing on the right side.

Case Discussion

MRI reveals destructive lesion of the sphenoid wing on the right side with thickening of the pituitary stalk and enhancing soft tissue in the sella and along the posterior aspect of the clivus.

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