Pituitary abnormalities detected by high resolution computed tomography with thin slices in primary hypothyroidism and Turner syndrome.

Abstract

Pituitary hyperplasia, microadenoma or an empty sella was detected in three children with primary hypothyroidism and three with Turner syndrome with the use of high resolution contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with thin slices. Hyperplasia or microadenoma of the pituitary gland frequently occurs secondary to primary hypothyroidism and gonadal dysgenesis, and recognition of these results may eliminate unnecessary surgery in favor of hormone replacement therapy. High resolution contrast-enhanced CT, especially coronal CT, with thin slices is very helpful in demonstrating these pituitary abnormalities.

• Authors: Y Nishi, T Sakano, S Hyodo, H Masuda, Y Kitamura, H Shindo, K Sakoda, T Uozumi, T Usui
• Journal: European journal of pediatrics (Eur J Pediatr) Vol. 142 Issue 1 Pg. 25-8 (Apr 1984) ISSN: 0340-6199 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 6714255 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenoma (etiology)
• Adolescent
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperplasia (diagnostic imaging)
• Hypothyroidism (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Image Enhancement
• Pituitary Diseases (etiology)
• Pituitary Gland (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
• Sella Turcica (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed (methods)
• Turner Syndrome (complications, diagnostic imaging)