endocrine imaging

Question 1

where is the pituitary gland found?

Answer 1

in the sella turcica

Question 2

what connects the pituitary gland to the brain?

Answer 2

the pituitary stalk

Question 3

what is thyroid scintigraphy?

Answer 3

also called thyroid scan, injected IV and patients imaged after 20 minutes, provides information about the structure and function of the thyroid

Question 4

what is phaeochromocytoma?

Answer 4

uncommon tumour of the adrenal gland- tumours follow a 10% rule:
~ 10% are extra-adrenal
~ 10% are bilateral
~ 10% are found in children
~ 10% are familial
~ 10 % arenotassociated with hypertension