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Tiny T1 Hypointense And T2 Hyperintense Lesions Found In MRI. What Does This Mean?
Question: The unmarried female 24
MRI Report Details:
The pituatiry gland is normail in size(0.6 * 1.0 in height and AP Dimensions) .
A tiny T1 hypointense and T2 hyperintense lesion seen at the junction of anterior and posterior gland measuring around 1.5 mm in size.There appears to be enhancement f lesion on the delayed images.
Contrast MRI study:
A 1.5mm T2 hyperintense lesion at the junction of anterior and posterior gland which may represent microadenoma.
MRI Report Details:
The pituatiry gland is normail in size(0.6 * 1.0 in height and AP Dimensions) .
A tiny T1 hypointense and T2 hyperintense lesion seen at the junction of anterior and posterior gland measuring around 1.5 mm in size.There appears to be enhancement f lesion on the delayed images.
Contrast MRI study:
A 1.5mm T2 hyperintense lesion at the junction of anterior and posterior gland which may represent microadenoma.
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The MRI reports suggest a small benign tumor (not cancer) of the pituitary gland. This is not something to worry about and it does not require any surgery.
You should consult an endocrinologist (the doctor who specialises in hormone treatment). He would ask for a pituitary hormone profile test (as pituitary gland produces a few hormones). In microadenoma, there may be an increase in some hormones such as prolactin or growth hormone.
If prolactin level is high, medications such as bromocriptine or cabergoline may be used for treatment. In due course of time, pituitary gland size returns to normal.
An eye check up may also be done, as some nerves which are required for vision may get occasionally compressed with pituitary gland tumors.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
The MRI reports suggest a small benign tumor (not cancer) of the pituitary gland. This is not something to worry about and it does not require any surgery.
You should consult an endocrinologist (the doctor who specialises in hormone treatment). He would ask for a pituitary hormone profile test (as pituitary gland produces a few hormones). In microadenoma, there may be an increase in some hormones such as prolactin or growth hormone.
If prolactin level is high, medications such as bromocriptine or cabergoline may be used for treatment. In due course of time, pituitary gland size returns to normal.
An eye check up may also be done, as some nerves which are required for vision may get occasionally compressed with pituitary gland tumors.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
Thank you for your warm response.
Few things which i want to get clear from you are:
1) Is it a neuro problem or endocrinological problem.
2) how long is this treatment and what can be the dosage of medicine.
3) is it 100% curable if Yes Is there any chance it will happen again in future.
4) What are the side effects of the treatment/medicine.
Thank you
Sincerely
XXXXXXX
Thank you for your warm response.
Few things which i want to get clear from you are:
1) Is it a neuro problem or endocrinological problem.
2) how long is this treatment and what can be the dosage of medicine.
3) is it 100% curable if Yes Is there any chance it will happen again in future.
4) What are the side effects of the treatment/medicine.
Thank you
Sincerely
XXXXXXX
Hi,
Thank you for getting back, and below are the replies.
1. It is a neuro problem, as it involves problem in pituitary gland, a part of brain. A neuro doctor is involved in planning the treatment. A big tumor would require surgery done by neurosurgeon. However, in this case, as the tumor is small, medicines are enough.
2. The medicines are to suppress the hormones released from pituitary gland. This is best done under the supervision of endocrinologist.
3. The dose of medicine is decided n the basis of hormone profile report. Duration also depends on that. Usual treatment may go on for at least 1-2 years.
4. It is usually 100% curable, however, it may recur in a small percentage of people.
5. Medicines are safe, and there are no significant side effects.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Thank you for getting back, and below are the replies.
1. It is a neuro problem, as it involves problem in pituitary gland, a part of brain. A neuro doctor is involved in planning the treatment. A big tumor would require surgery done by neurosurgeon. However, in this case, as the tumor is small, medicines are enough.
2. The medicines are to suppress the hormones released from pituitary gland. This is best done under the supervision of endocrinologist.
3. The dose of medicine is decided n the basis of hormone profile report. Duration also depends on that. Usual treatment may go on for at least 1-2 years.
4. It is usually 100% curable, however, it may recur in a small percentage of people.
5. Medicines are safe, and there are no significant side effects.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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