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Summary of MRI Studies and Pituitary Tumor Consistency
| Study | N | MRI Modality | N Firm (%) | Correlation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto et al 2014 | 29 | CE-BSSGES | 5 (17) | Yes |
| Alimohamadi et al 2014 | 30 | DW | 6 (20) | No |
| Bahyleyan et al 2006 | 80 | T2W | 12 (15) | No |
| Mahmoud et al 2010 | 24 | DW | 4 (17) | No |
| Pierallini et al 2006 | 22 | DW | 4 (18) | Yes |
| Thomas et al 2014 | 31 | DW | 6 (19) | Yes |
CE-BSSES= contrast-enhanced balanced steady-state gradient echo sequence; DW= diffusion weighted; T2W= T2 weighted
