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[[MRI]] may be diagnostic of [prolactinoma]]. Magnetic resonance imaging ([[MRI]]) is the most sensitive test for detecting pituitary tumors and determining their size. [[MRI]] scans may be repeated periodically to assess tumor progression and the effects of therapy. MRI is more sensitive than CT in detecting pituitary tumors. MRI is the mainstay of imaging for pituitary microadenomas | [[MRI]] may be diagnostic of [prolactinoma]]. Magnetic resonance imaging ([[MRI]]) is the most sensitive test for detecting pituitary tumors and determining their size. [[MRI]] scans may be repeated periodically to assess tumor progression and the effects of therapy. MRI is more sensitive than CT in detecting pituitary tumors. MRI is the mainstay of imaging for pituitary microadenomas. Contrast enhanced MRIs have a sensitivity of 90%. | ||
Findings on MRI scan suggestive of prolactinoma include:<ref>http://radiopaedia.org/articles/pituitary-microadenoma</ref> | Findings on MRI scan suggestive of prolactinoma include:<ref>http://radiopaedia.org/articles/pituitary-microadenoma</ref> | ||
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Prolactinoma MRI On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Prolactinoma MRI |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is the most sensitive test for detecting pituitary tumors and determining their size. MRI scans may be repeated periodically to assess tumor progression and the effects of therapy. MRI is more sensitive than CT in detecting pituitary tumors.
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MRI may be diagnostic of [prolactinoma]]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive test for detecting pituitary tumors and determining their size. MRI scans may be repeated periodically to assess tumor progression and the effects of therapy. MRI is more sensitive than CT in detecting pituitary tumors. MRI is the mainstay of imaging for pituitary microadenomas. Contrast enhanced MRIs have a sensitivity of 90%. Findings on MRI scan suggestive of prolactinoma include:[1]
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