DETERMINATION OF NORMAL PITUITARY GLAND SIZE AND SHAPE IN INDIAN POPULATION IN BOTH GENDERS AND DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

Abstract

Introduction: The size of the pituitary gland varies in normal subjects according to age, sex, and other conditions. The knowledge of normal range of pituitary gland size is important to enable radiologists to suggest what might be an abnormal pituitary gland. Measurements regarding the normal pituitary gland for various age ranges are helpful in diagnosing pathologies in the pituitary gland.