[Deeps]

Hi,

Recently I took mri scan and the report

Impression was

"Partially empty sella. Asymmetric appearance of pituitary gland with slight deviation of the pituitary stalk to the left side. The presence of microadenoma is not excluded. Mild paranasal sinus disease.".

Findings was

"The ventricles, cortical sulsi and basal cisterns are with in normal limits. There is no mass affect, shift of midline or intracranial collections. No abnormal enhancement present.

There is partially empty sella. The pituitary stalk is deviated toward the left and there is mild asymmetric appearance of the pituitary gland, slightly larger on the left side. The presence of a microadenoma is not excluded. The cervical medullary junction and midline structure and otherwise unremarkable. The cerebellar tonsils are normally positioned.

The mastoid air cells are unremarkable. There is mild mucosal thickening and small mucous retention cyst with in the right maxillary sinus. Mild mucosal thickening of the ethmoid air cells is present. Flow voids are present with in the major intracranial arterial vessels."

What is this means?. Do I have tumor?. Should I need to take another mri?

[mrsD]

Welcome to NeuroTalk:

I know it can sound frightening, what you are asking in your post.

But in general these microadenomas are not always a problem.

Here is a link to read to learn more:

http://pituitary.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=47

There are many other sites online explaining them. You can use keyword phrases :
are pituitary adenomas serious
or
how common is a pituitary adenoma

Pituitary adenomas may occur as side effects to the newer antispychotic drugs. Risperdal has shown this effect mostly, with Zyprexa a close second. But any of them have this potential for some patients.

[Kitt]

Welcome Deeps.

[Deeps]

Originally Posted by Kitt

Welcome Deeps.

Thank you so much for all your response. I couldnot understand the mri result. Kindly Help me to understand the problem in the report

[Darlene]

Deeps,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene