Insights into pituitary stalk interruption syndrome: 2 cases that illuminate the condition

Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Dec 19;20(3):1422-1424. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.11.065. eCollection 2025 Mar.

Abstract

Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a congenital anatomical defect that leads to pituitary insufficiency, The symptoms are diverse, often leading to diagnostic delays or even misdiagnosis. MRI plays a crucial role in establishing an accurate diagnosis by revealing a characteristic radiological triad: a thin or absent pituitary stalk, an ectopic or missing posterior pituitary gland, and anterior pituitary hypoplasia. We herein describe 2 cases: 1 involving a 9-year-old boy and the other an 11-year-old girl, both diagnosed with PSIS.

Keywords: Growth deficiency; MRI; PSIS; Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome; Short stature.

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  • Case Reports