Release Date: 2024-06-10

Radiological Evaluation of Pituitary Gland Masses

Release Date: 2024-06-10

The pituitary gland, central to the body’s hormonal system, is located in the sella turcica at the base of the skull. It comprises the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis), which secretes hormones, and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis), which stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus. The gland's size varies with age and physiological conditions, such as [...]

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    First Page53
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    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359364.5
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    The pituitary gland, central to the body’s hormonal system, is located in the sella turcica at the base of the skull. It comprises the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis), which secretes hormones, and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis), which stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus. The gland's size varies with age and physiological conditions, such as pregnancy, and it typically decreases in older adults. Pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and Rathke’s cleft cysts are lesions found in the pituitary gland. Meningioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis due to its location.

    Sadullah Simsek (Author)
    MD, Radiologist, Diyarbakır Ergani State Hospital
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8322-7475
    3Dr. Sadullah Şimşek completed undergraduate education in 2009 and specialty education at Dicle University in 2013. After the training, he worked at Nusaybin State Hospital and Ergani State Hospital. His scientific studies continue and currently has national and international studies.

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