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Diagnostic Radiology (Expert Forum)
Can a CT scan miss a pituitary tumor?
Answered by
Sumer K Sethi, MD - Radiology
Teleradiology Providers
Delhi - India
Questions in the Diagnostic Radiology forum cover topics including body imaging, bone scans, breast imaging, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), MRA, NMR, ultrasound, and x-rays.
Can a CT scan miss a pituitary tumor?
by mistyhills, Oct 28, 2008 02:01PM
Hi,
I had a CT scan done at the emergency room this morning, It came back normal. I want to know if it is possible to miss a pitutary tumor on a CT scan. I have abnormal hormone levels, no period for 6 months, blurred vision and a smashing headache. I feel 'Drunk like' all the time. Should I push for a MRI? Are they better at detected tumors?
I had a CT scan done at the emergency room this morning, It came back normal. I want to know if it is possible to miss a pitutary tumor on a CT scan. I have abnormal hormone levels, no period for 6 months, blurred vision and a smashing headache. I feel 'Drunk like' all the time. Should I push for a MRI? Are they better at detected tumors?
Doctor's Answer
by Sumer K Sethi, MD, Dec 11, 2008 11:56PM
, Dec 11, 2008 11:56PMTo: mistyhills
CT scan is very insensitive to detection of pituitary tumours, if a sellar tumour is suspected and hormonal levels are deranged for example raised prolactin,ideal to be done is Contrast enhanced dynamic MRI.
Member Comments (2)
by 2tumors, Dec 09, 2008 02:27AM
To: mistyhills
they missed mine for three years 5 cat scans emeregency room get a mri at the best mri machine in the united states las vegas nevada nevada image on rainbow dr orrison hes the best found mine 4 years ago dr h shaheinen skull base instuite did my surgery they just found another tumor yesterday 2 weeks ago the er did cat said everthing was ok gave lots of drugs sent me on my way pumped full of narcotics the ers are just large pharmacys dont expect to get any answer from them just drugs
