The pituitary gland in nocturnal enuresis: MR findings

Author(s): Lundorf, E., Norgaard, J. P.

Journal/Book: Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1996; 30: PO Box 2959 Toyen, Journal Division, Customer Service, N-0608 Oslo, Norway. Scandinavian University Press. 85-87.

Abstract: Nocturnal enuresis is considered a benign condition partially explained by a defect circadian rhythm of vasopressin. An organic cause may be responsible for an abnormal pituitary function, when enuresis persists into adulthood. In the present study the pituitary gland and surroundings of 8 adults suffering from primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis were studied by magnetic resonance imaging. The pituitary gland appeared normal in all, except from a Rathke's cleft cyst observed in one patient. This cleft cyst was not considered to be clinically important. It was concluded, that severe nocturnal enuresis persisting into adulthood is not likely to be combined with detectable pathology on magnetic resonance imaging of the pituitary gland.

Note: Article JM Hunsballe, Herluf Trolles Gade 7C, 1 Th, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

Keyword(s): MRI; nocturnal enuresis; pituitary gland; POSTERIOR PITUITARY; DIABETES-INSIPIDUS; IMAGES; APPEARANCE; ENURETICS; SIGNAL; CYSTS

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