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The pituitary gland is best imaged with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that will delineate the normal gland and identify any areas of abnormality within the gland. Computed tomography (CT) scans can give additional information about the bony anatomy; however, it requires exposure to radiation and is generally reserved for patients not suitable for MRI, i.e., pacemaker. CT is also utilized for navigation planning in endoscopic sinus surgery.
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McClelland, L., Ahmed, S.K., Chavda, S.V. (2014). Localization and Imaging of Pituitary Tumors. In: Watkinson, J., Scott-Coombes, D. (eds) Tips and Tricks in Endocrine Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2146-6_38
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