Metrizamide cisternography with hypocycloid and computed tomography in sellar and suprasellar lesions

Clin Radiol. 1981 Jul;32(4):403-7. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(81)80280-2.

Abstract

Metrizamide cisternography with both hypocycloid and computed tomography was performed on 23 patients with a sellar or a suprasellar lesion. The degree of an extrasellar tumour extension or the presence of an empty sella was detected precisely. The procedure was easy to perform and the side-effects were mild to moderate in most patients. When used carefully this diagnostic method provides valuable information when choosing the appropriate treatment for patients with sellar or parasellar lesions.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metrizamide
  • Middle Aged
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sella Turcica / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Metrizamide