AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
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AJNR Am J Neuroradiol · Mar 1994
Rathke cleft cysts: correlation of enhanced MR and surgical findings.
To describe the gadolinium-enhanced MR findings of Rathke cleft cyst correlate them with the surgical findings, and define those preoperative findings that differentiate this lesion from other sellar and juxtasellar tumors. ⋯ Because Rathke cleft cysts show variable intensities on MR, the diagnosis is often difficult when based on MR signal intensity values alone. MR imaging with gadopentetate dimeglumine does assist in the diagnosis of Rathke cleft cysts. Diagnostic clues include the lack of cyst wall enhancement and displacement of the normal pituitary gland.
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To evaluate the significance of cavernous sinus gas identified on head CT scans. ⋯ In patients without symptoms referable to the cavernous sinus, gas in the cavernous sinus does not appear to be a significant finding. The gas is most likely the result of venous air emboli from intravenous lines or penetrating trauma.