Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome and Chiari I malformation

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Growth retardation and growth hormone deficiency

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female

Ectopic location of the posterior pituitary gland, visible as a high signal nodule in the region of the median eminence, well-visualized both the sagittal and coronal T1 sequences. 

Hypoplastic anterior pituitary gland with a thin interrupted stalk.

Low lying cerebellar tonsils which are extended below the foramen magnum.

Case Discussion

MRI features consistent of a pituitary stalk interruption syndrome with associated Chiari I malformation

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