Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pituitary Microadenoma: A Case Series

Abstract

Pituitary microadenoma is a benign tumour of the pituitary gland less than 10mm in diameter. Pituitary microadenoma pose a challenge in clinical practice as well as diagnostic imaging due to their silent clinical presentation and size. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the mainstay for the diagnosis of pituitary microadenoma. In developing countries, there is scarcity of Medical Specialist and more so, functional MRI machines are not readily available. Even where available, they are not affordable for the majority of the populace. These factors might be responsible for the delay and under reporting of pituitary microadenoma in developing countries. We presented two cases of microadenoma who have visited different health facilities with different symptomatology as well as the challenges encountered in their diagnosis.