[A comparison between computed tomography and magnetic resonance in the verification of prolactinomas]

Clin Ter. 1992 Aug;141(8):139-46.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

First, computer tomography and subsequently magnetic resonance have profoundly changed the diagnostic protocol for the study pituitary pathology. Conventional X-ray and examination with the use of contrast media are being employed less and less. Tomographic techniques (CT and RM) permit direct identification of anomalies as well as precise evaluation of their relationship with surrounding structures.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Hyperprolactinemia / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Prolactinoma / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA