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Imaging in malignant germ cell tumors involving the hypothalamo-neurohypophyseal axis: the evaluation of the posterior pituitary bright spot is essential.

Annika StockGabriele CalaminusMathilda WeisthoffJulia SerflingTorsten PietschBrigitte BisonMirko PhamMonika Warmuth-Metz
Published in: Neuroradiology (2024)
A loss of the PPBS is a hint of tumor origin revealing small tumors in the neurohypophysis. Using this sign in children with diabetes insipidus avoids a delay in diagnosis.
Keyphrases
  • germ cell
  • type diabetes
  • high resolution
  • cardiovascular disease
  • young adults
  • glycemic control
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • growth hormone
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss