Ding Wenhua,Tan Huiwen.Advances in the etiology,diagnosis and treatment of pituitary stalk thickening[J].Journal of Chongqing Medical University,2023,48(9):1051-1055.
Ding Wenhua,Tan Huiwen.Advances in the etiology,diagnosis and treatment of pituitary stalk thickening[J].Journal of Chongqing Medical University,2023,48(9):1051-1055. DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.003326.
Advances in the etiology,diagnosis and treatment of pituitary stalk thickening
The pituitary stalk connects the hypothalamus with the pituitary,which is of great physiological significance. A variety of diseases can cause changes in pituitary stalk thickening(PST). Different etiology and treatment methods are different,and misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis have a significant impact on the prognosis of patients. Early diagnosis of the cause can enable patients to receive appropriate treatment and improve prognosis.
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