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Is it normal to have white under & behind a pituitary gland on mri no contrast?
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Possibly: The sella tursica (/part of skull bone) could be where you describe and appear white. Would need to know which phase of MRI and other specifics, in order to give better answer. Can ask to review with your dr for more information.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably: I assume you are referring to the area surrounding the pituitary. This is the sella turcica, the portion of bone which protects it. At the posterior (back) of the pituitary, there is also a "bright spot" which is part of normal pituitary tissue. There are two completely different tissue types that make up the pituitary and they look different on mri.
Answered 5/9/2013
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