Published February 1981 | Version v1
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Anatomy and radiology of the sellar spine

Creators

  • 1. Strasbourg Univ., 67 (France). Dept. of Neuroradiology and Medical Radiopediatrics
  • 2. Wuerzburg Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Inst. fuer Anatomie
  • 3. Lille Univ., 59 (France). Dept. of Anatomy and Neuroradiology
  • 4. Besancon Univ., 25 (France). Dept. of Neuroradiology

Description

Five anatomical and radiological observations of a spine protruding into the pituitary fossa are reported. This osseous spine, about 4 mm long, arises in the midline from the inferior part of the anterior aspect of the dorsum sellae and extends upward and forward. The possible origins of this malformation are discussed. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Series
Neuroradiology.
Journal Page Range
5-7
ISSN
0028-3940

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
13664970
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANATOMY; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS; DIAGNOSIS; HEAD; NECK; PATIENTS; PITUITARY GLAND; SKULL; TOMOGRAPHY; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; GLANDS; MALFORMATIONS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SKELETON