Rathke cleft cyst

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis almost certain

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Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
mri
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
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Coronal
T1
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Sagittal
T1
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Coronal
T1 C+
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T1 C+
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A well-defined T2 hyperintense T1 hypointense non-enhancing cystic focus is noted in the midline location between the anterior and posterior pituitary gland region.

Case Discussion

Rathke cleft cyst is a well defined non-enhancing midline cyst in the sella, located between the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary.

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