{"id":"69a22ed2efd4f1d917503f6c","name":"MRI Pituitary/Sella with and without Contrast","slug":"mri-pituitary-sella-with-and-without-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI examination of the pituitary gland and sellar region with multiplanar imaging and dynamic contrast enhancement","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"CNS"},"tags":["pituitary","sella","contrast-enhanced","dynamic imaging","brain mri","neuroendocrine"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI of the Pituitary/Sella Without and With Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Use the examination type as stated in the source document. This should match the imaging protocol performed."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"Document any prior imaging studies mentioned in the comparison section. If no prior studies are referenced, use the default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multi-planar MRI of the brain and sella was obtained utilizing axial diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps, sagittal T1-weighted images, and coronal FLAIR images of the whole brain. High-resolution sagittal and coronal T2-weighted and T1-weighted images of the sella were obtained without contrast. Following intravenous contrast administration, dynamic coronal contrast-enhanced imaging of the pituitary and sella, sagittal and coronal high-resolution images of the sella, and T1-weighted axial images of the whole brain were acquired.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific imaging sequences, planes, and contrast administration details exactly as described in the source document. Include any modifications to standard protocol."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Multiplanar and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of the pituitary and sella was reviewed.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical region. Start with sellar/suprasellar findings, then intracranial findings, and vascular findings. Use objective descriptive language.","fields":[{"name":"Pituitary Gland","defaultText":"The pituitary gland demonstrates normal size, morphology, and signal intensity on all pulse sequences. Normal enhancement is noted on dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging.","aiInstructions":"Describe pituitary gland size, shape, signal characteristics, and enhancement pattern. Document any focal lesions, hemorrhage, or abnormal enhancement. Include dynamic enhancement characteristics."},{"name":"Sellar and Suprasellar Region","defaultText":"There is no evidence of sellar or suprasellar mass. No mass effect upon the optic chiasm is identified.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of masses in the sella turcica and suprasellar space. Describe any mass characteristics (size, signal, enhancement) and effects on adjacent structures including the optic chiasm."},{"name":"Pituitary Stalk","defaultText":"The pituitary stalk is midline in location and demonstrates normal appearance.","aiInstructions":"Describe stalk position (midline vs. deviated), thickness, and signal characteristics. Document any abnormal enhancement or thickening."},{"name":"Optic Nerves and Chiasm","defaultText":"The optic nerves and optic chiasm are normal in appearance without abnormal enhancement or compression.","aiInstructions":"Document optic nerve and chiasm morphology, signal characteristics, and enhancement. Note any compression, displacement, or abnormal enhancement."},{"name":"Cavernous Sinuses","defaultText":"The cavernous sinuses demonstrate normal MR signal characteristics bilaterally. Normal flow voids are noted within the cavernous portions of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally.","aiInstructions":"Describe signal characteristics of cavernous sinuses and paracavernal soft tissues. Document internal carotid artery flow voids and any abnormal enhancement or masses."},{"name":"Ventricles and Sulci","defaultText":"The ventricles and sulci are age-appropriate in size and configuration.","aiInstructions":"Document ventricular size and sulcal pattern. Note any enlargement, compression, or abnormalities."},{"name":"Intracranial Brain Parenchyma","defaultText":"No abnormal areas of enhancement are identified throughout the brain. No restricted diffusion to suggest acute ischemia is present. No intracranial hemorrhage, mass, hydrocephalus, midline shift, or herniation pattern is identified.","aiInstructions":"Document any focal lesions, abnormal enhancement, restricted diffusion, hemorrhage, or mass effect. Include findings on DWI/ADC imaging."},{"name":"Corpus Callosum","defaultText":"The corpus callosum appears well-formed.","aiInstructions":"Describe corpus callosum morphology. Document any dysgenesis, thinning, or abnormal signal."},{"name":"Pineal Region","defaultText":"The region of the pineal recess is unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Describe pineal gland size, signal, and any masses or abnormal enhancement."},{"name":"Brainstem and Posterior Fossa","defaultText":"The brainstem, posterior fossa, and cervicomedullary junction are normal.","aiInstructions":"Document brainstem morphology, signal characteristics, and any lesions. Describe posterior fossa structures and cervicomedullary junction."},{"name":"Vascular Structures","defaultText":"The vascular flow voids at the base of the brain are maintained. Normal flow voids are maintained throughout.","aiInstructions":"Document flow voids in major intracranial vessels. Note any abnormal signal suggesting thrombosis or flow abnormality."},{"name":"Calvarium","defaultText":"No suspicious expansile or destructive calvarial lesions are identified.","aiInstructions":"Document calvarial bone signal and any lesions, fractures, or abnormalities."},{"name":"Paranasal Sinuses and Mastoid Air Cells","defaultText":"The visualized paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear.","aiInstructions":"Describe sinus and mastoid air cell aeration. Document any opacification, mucosal thickening, or fluid levels."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Normal multiplanar and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of the pituitary gland and sella turcica. No evidence of sellar or suprasellar mass. Normal intracranial structures without acute abnormality.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise impression. Include primary diagnosis or findings, absence of significant abnormalities, and any recommendations for follow-up if applicable. Use clinically relevant terminology."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Pituitary/Sella with and without Contrast radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/mri-pituitary-sella-with-and-without-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-pituitary-sella-with-and-without-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a22ed2efd4f1d917503f6c","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-pituitary-sella-with-and-without-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:12.915Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}