An unusual MR presentation of the neurohypophyseal "bright spot" in pituitary dwarfism

G Zuccoli; F Ferrozzi; A Troiso; A Ubaldi; L Ghizzoni

doi:10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00230-8

An unusual MR presentation of the neurohypophyseal "bright spot" in pituitary dwarfism

Clin Imaging. 2001 Jan-Feb;25(1):9-11. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00230-8.

Authors

G Zuccoli¹, F Ferrozzi, A Troiso, A Ubaldi, L Ghizzoni

Affiliation

¹ Radiology Department, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy. rx@netvalley.it

PMID: 11435031
DOI: 10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00230-8

Abstract

Abnormalities of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal axis are frequently associated with pituitary deficiency. We describe a previously unknown morphological presentation of the ectopic posterior neurohypophyseal "bright spot."

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Dwarfism, Pituitary / diagnosis*
Dwarfism, Pituitary / pathology
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Pituitary Gland, Posterior / abnormalities*
Pituitary Gland, Posterior / pathology