ArticleEuropean journal of radiology open2023
Utility of contrast-enhanced 3D STIR FLAIR imaging for evaluating pituitary adenomas at 3 Tesla.
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- Inner ear high signal on non‑contrast 3D FLAIR imaging in patients with cerebrospinal fluid leaks: Association with dural/subdural changes and with audiovestibular symptoms.European journal of radiology open · 2026Article
- Rethinking MRI Protocols for Pituitary Microadenomas: Prioritizing Non-Contrast Imaging for Safe Follow-Up.Tomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.) · 2025Article
- Contrast-Enhanced CISS/FIESTA Imaging for Increased Conspicuity of Pituitary Microadenomas in Cushing Disease.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2025Article
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- Review of 7T MRI imaging of pituitary microadenomas: are we there yet?Neuroradiology · 2025Review
- 7T MRI for Cushing Disease: A Single-Institution Experience and Literature Review.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2024Review
- Comparing 2-dimensional versus 3-dimensional MR myelography for cerebrospinal fluid leak detection.European journal of radiology open · 2024Article
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Abstract
Purpose: To assess the usefulness of contrast-enhanced 3D STIR FLAIR imaging for evaluation of pituitary adenomas. Methods: Patients with pituitary adenomas underwent MR examinations including contrast-enhanced 3D STIR FLAIR and 2D T1-weighted (T1W) imaging. We subjectively compared the two techniques in terms of 10 categories. In addition, images were rated by side-by-side comparisons into three outcomes: 3D STIR FLAIR imaging superior, equal, or 2D T1W imaging superior. Additionally, the added value of 3D STIR FLAIR imaging for adenoma detection over conventional MR imaging was assessed. Results: Twenty-one patients were included in this study. 3D STIR FLAIR imaging offered significantly better images than 2D T1W imaging in terms of three categories, including overall visualization of the cranial nerves in the cavernous sinus (mean 4.0 vs. 2.8, Conclusion: 3D STIR FLAIR imaging improved overall lesion conspicuity compared to 2D T1W imaging. We suggest that 3D STIR FLAIR imaging is recommended as a supplemental technique when pituitary adenomas are invisible or equivocal on conventional imaging.
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