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 …

Oct 7, 2021 · The pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibulum or infundibular stalk, is largely outside the blood brain barrier like the rest of the pituitary and therefore normally enhances …

May 26, 2022 · Empty sella syndrome is a rare condition in which your pituitary gland flattens due to issues with the sella turcica, a bony structure that surrounds your pituitary.

Apr 4, 2022 · Your pituitary gland is divided into two main sections: the anterior pituitary (front lobe) and the posterior pituitary (back lobe). Your pituitary is connected to your hypothalamus …

Jun 8, 2024 · Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome, also known as pituitary stalk transection syndrome, is a syndrome characterized by an absent or hypoplastic anterior pituitary gland, …

The pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibulum, connects the hypothalamic median eminence with the pituitary gland. Comprising both blood vessels and nerves, it constitutes an important …

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 …

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 …

Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by a triad of a thin or interrupted pituitary stalk, aplasia or hypoplasia of the anterior pituitary, and absent …

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 …