Fat deposition in the cavernous sinus in Cushing disease

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.153.1.6473774· OSTI ID:6385694

Bachow, T B; Hesselink, J R; Aaron, J O; Davis, K R; Taveras, J M

Fat density in the cavernous sinus on computed tomography (CT) is described in 6 out of 16 (37.5%) patients with Cushing disease. This finding may aid in making a specific diagnosis in patients with a pituitary mass. It was not seen in 30 random CT studies of the sella; however, supra seller fat was incidentally noted in the patient with acromegaly.

• Research Organization: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 6385694
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 153:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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PATHOLOGY
PATIENTS
PITUITARY GLAND
ANIMAL TISSUES
BODY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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TOMOGRAPHY
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