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01-05-2019 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Original Article

The diaphragma sellae, diaphragm opening, and subdiaphragmatic cistern: an anatomical study using magnetic resonance imaging

Authors: Satoshi Tsutsumi, Hideo Ono, Yukimasa Yasumoto, Hisato Ishii

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 5/2019

Abstract

Purpose

Few studies have explored the detailed morphology of the diaphragma sellae (DS), diaphragm opening (DO) or stoma, and subdiaphragmatic cistern (SDC) using neuroimages. The aim of the present study was to characterize these structures using magnetic resonance imaging.

Methods

Thin-sliced, sagittal and coronal T2-weighted imaging was performed for a total of 84 outpatients.

Results

The DS, DO, SDC, and relevant structures were consistently delineated in all patients. In 66% of patients, all three structures appeared to be highly variable, and were classifiable as six distinct morphological types. In 4% of patients, the DS presented as a complete sheet lacking a discernible DO. In addition, 30% of the patients presented with undiscernible SDCs. In the coronal sections of 11% of patients, the pituitary glands extended laterally, reaching or extending beyond the center line on the sectional image of the cavernous internal carotid artery.

Conclusions

Thin-sliced, sagittal, and coronal T2-weighted sequences are useful for delineating the DS, DO, and SDC. Morphological variation of these structures among individuals may considerably influence the direction of pituitary tumor expansion.

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Title: The diaphragma sellae, diaphragm opening, and subdiaphragmatic cistern: an anatomical study using magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Satoshi Tsutsumi
Hideo Ono
Yukimasa Yasumoto
Hisato Ishii
Publication date: 01-05-2019
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Enterostomy
Enterostomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-019-02184-0

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The diaphragma sellae, diaphragm opening, and subdiaphragmatic cistern: an anatomical study using magnetic resonance imaging

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