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Have pituitary tumor ever been seen on non-contrast ct or mri scans?
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Yes: Especially large ones.
Answered 10/23/2013
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Yes: The addition of contrast increases the ability to see these tumors. Mri with contrast is the best imaging test we have to see the pituitary gland.
Answered 10/25/2013
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