Brechtelsbauer D, Klisch J, Urbach H
Radiologische Klinik, Universität Bonn.
Aktuelle Radiol. 1996 Nov;6(6):301-7.
During the last few years the radiological approach to the diagnosis of pituitary adenomas has changed. In the present article we review the current status of techniques and indications for imaging of pituitary adenomas. First the clinical presentation and pertinent biochemical tests for the various types of adenomas are discussed. Then the important questions to be answered by the radiologists are formulated. With the advent of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) we have a very powerful tool to image the pituitary gland; however, conventional radiographs, computed tomography and angiography continue to play a role in the evaluation of pituitary adenomas under certain circumstances.
在过去几年中，垂体腺瘤的放射学诊断方法发生了变化。在本文中，我们回顾了垂体腺瘤成像技术的现状及适应证。首先讨论了各种类型腺瘤的临床表现及相关生化检查。然后阐述了放射科医生需要回答的重要问题。随着磁共振成像（MRI）的出现，我们有了一个非常强大的垂体成像工具；然而，传统的X线平片、计算机断层扫描和血管造影在某些情况下仍在垂体腺瘤的评估中发挥作用。
