High-resolution computed tomographic appearance of the intrasellar contents in women of childbearing age

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.1.6828714· OSTI ID:5578928

Swartz, J D; Russell, K B; Basile, B A; O'Donnell, P C; Popky, G L

Our experience with high-resolution computed tomography has indicated that the accepted norms for appearance and size of the pituitary gland may not be entirely valid for women of childbearing age. Fifty women with normal menstrual histories and who were not taking oral contraceptives were studied. The study consisted of overlapping 1.5-mm sections through the pituitary fossa in the coronal position only, using a bolus of contrast material followed by a continuous drip during the study. The results indicate that the top of the normal range of gland height is well over the accepted 7 mm and that focal defects within the gland are common. Other variables such as gland shape, width, and overall density were also evaluated.

• Research Organization: Medical Coll. of Pennsylvania and Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5578928
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 147:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ANATOMY
ANIMALS
BODY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
FEMALES
GLANDS
MAMMALS
MAN
MORPHOLOGY
ORGANS
PITUITARY GLAND
PREGNANCY
PRIMATES
TOMOGRAPHY
VERTEBRATES
WOMEN