Get CEMRI Sella at the most advanced CEMRI NABL & NABH–accredited Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Centre for Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Contrast-Enhanced MRI of the Sella is an imaging technique that provides very detailed images of the pituitary and surrounding tissues to evaluate pituitary tumors, pituitary disorders, and other abnormalities in the sellar and parasellar region.

What is CEMRI Sella?

CEMRI Sella is a specialized MRI exam that uses an intravenous (IV) contrast material to evaluate the pituitary gland, sella turcica, and the surrounding brain tissue. It offers detailed visualization of the geometry, shape, enhancement pattern, and anatomic relations of the pituitary. The examination is suggested when a sellar mass lesion, such as a pituitary adenoma, or a sellar abnormality is suspected, or to help further characterize an abnormality seen on prior imaging.

Common Reasons for CEMRI Sella

• Hormonal Imbalance: Assessment to look for any hormonal imbalance that may be linked with pituitary disorders.
• Evaluation of pituitary gland: Hyperprolactinemia if unexplained.
• Visual Disturbances: Evaluation if it is likely that a sellar lesion is causing the visual disturbances.
• Suspected Pituitary and/or Sellar abnormality: persistent headache should be further investigated.
• Abnormal Previous Imaging: Review of an abnormal image from prior magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] or computed tomography [CT] scan.
• Pituitary Follow-up: Surveillance of known lesion/changes to the pituitary after treatment.
• Pituitary Inflammation Suspected: Special testing for suspected inflammatory/infiltrative disorders of the pituitary gland.

Conditions Evaluated

Pituitary Microadenoma

CEMRI Sella could be valuable in diagnosis and characterization of small pituitary tumors (microadenomas). Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI may help differentiate the enhancement pattern of normal pituitary tissue from that of a suspected microadenoma.

Pituitary Macroadenoma

The examination conveys information on larger pituitary tumours, size, extent, and how it relates to the surrounding structures. It may be used to evaluate for possible extension into the cavernous sinuses/optic chiasm.

Sellar and Parasellar Masses

MRI can be used for masses in and around the sella turcica. Contrast may give valuable information regarding localization, size, and image features of these.

Pituitary Cysts

Depending on the size and type of the abnormality in relation to neighbouring structures, CMRI Sella can assist with preliminary diagnosis and characterisation of selected abnormalities of the pituitary region, such as tumours.

Pituitary Inflammation

A scan might also be ordered to help evaluate certain types of inflammation in the pituitary gland or pituitary stalk if there are signs or problems associated with those hormones.

Optic Chiasm and Cavernous Sinus Involvement

The MRI provides a detailed picture of the tissue close to the pituitary. May be helpful in assessing encroachment or migration of a sellar lesion (involving optic chiasm, cavernous sinuses and/or adjacent structures).

Post-Treatment Assessment

If a patient has a Pituitary abnormality that is being followed, CEMRI Sella can be used to follow up post surgery, post drug or other treatment. It may be applied in the post clinical/recurrent lesion assessment when indicated.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre that offers state-of-the-art services in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, and pathology in a single place. Modern MRI technology, highly qualified radiology experts, and the regularity of MRI imaging and eagerness to serve patients come together to put our imaging department to good use.

Book Your CEMRI Sella

To submit for information regarding appointments and preparation, please check with your doctor if he/she has suggested that you use CEMRI Sella with Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Take your prescription, previous MRI and CT results, pertinent hormone results, and other documentation of your medical records, if applicable. Discuss medical concerns with the MRI staff before MR: if the MRI has been given contrast material previously; pregnancy; the presence of a pacemaker or other medical devices that are in the body.