Mar 1, 2025 · The pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibulum or infundibular stalk, is a funnel-shaped projection from the hypothalamus containing unmyelinated axons from the supraoptic …

The pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibular stalk, infundibulum, or Fenderson's funnel, is the connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary, the posterior lobe of the …

Mar 7, 2016 · The spectrum of pituitary stalk (PS) pathology is vast, presenting a diagnostic challenge. Published large series of PS lesions demonstrate neoplastic conditions are most …

Pituitary stalk thickening (PST) is a rare abnormality in the pediatric population. Its etiology is heterogeneous. The aim of the study was to identify important clinical, radiological and …

Pituitary stalk thickening (PST) is a rare abnormality in children, and it may be challenging due to its diverse clinical picture. The aim of the study is to summarize the data on the causes and …

Mar 12, 2022 · Abnormal nodular enhancement of the pituitary stalk can be seen in a number of entities.

Causes of pituitary stalk thickening include infiltrative conditions and tumors. A simple mnemonic for recalling the etiology is STALLC. Causes of a thickened pituitary stalk. The pituitary stalk …

Feb 1, 2010 · We assessed the normal pituitary stalk in detail by using high-resolution MR images at 3T. 3T MR imaging provides a higher SNR compared with 1.5T MR imaging, resulting in …

Our purpose was to evaluate the normal pituitary stalk by use of high-resolution MR imaging at 3T. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sagittal MPRAGE images and high-resolution oblique-axial …

The pituitary stalk or infundibulum extends from the hypothalamus, posterior to the optic chiasm, through the diaphragm sellae, and to the pituitary gland (see Fig. 1 A). The pituitary stalk is …