Role of MRI T2-DRIVE in the Assessment of Pituitary Stalk Abnormalities without Gadolinium in Pituitary Diseases.

CONCLUSION: T2-DRIVE sequence is extremely precise and reliable for the evaluation of PS size and the recognition of PS abnormalities; the use of gadolinium-based contrast media does not add significant information and may thus be avoided.
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Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - April 12, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Godano E, Morana G, Di Iorgi N, Pistorio A, Allegri AEM, Napoli F, Gastaldi R, Calcagno A, Patti G, Gallizia A, Notarnicola S, Giaccardi M, Noli S, Severino M, Tortora D, Rossi A, Maghnie M Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research