Posterior pituitary bright spot - normal

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Vague headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
Sagittal
T1
Sagittal
T1 C+
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Oval-shaped high T1 signal on the sagittal image in the posterior aspect of the pituitary fossa is the typical appearance for a normal posterior pituitary. Post-contrast imaging makes it harder to see as the anterior pituitary has enhanced.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a normal posterior pituitary bright spot.

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