MR Imaging Appearance of Ruptured Rathke Cleft Cyst and Associated Bone Marrow Enhancement.

Authors :: Mark IT
Glastonbury CM
Source :: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology [AJNR Am J Neuroradiol] 2023 Nov; Vol. 44 (11), pp. 1314-1317. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 05.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Rathke cleft cysts are common cystic pituitary lesions seen on MR imaging. A subset of Rathke cleft cysts can rupture within the sella and are uncommon. The imaging appearance of a ruptured Rathke cleft cyst has been previously described with nonspecific imaging findings. We present 7 cases of ruptured Rathke cleft cysts and basisphenoid bone marrow enhancement below the sella that could be used to potentially distinguish a ruptured Rathke cleft cyst from other cystic lesions.<br /> (© 2023 by American Journal of Neuroradiology.)

Subjects :: Humans
Bone Marrow diagnostic imaging
Bone Marrow pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods
Pituitary Gland
Rupture pathology
Central Nervous System Cysts diagnostic imaging
Pituitary Neoplasms

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