Evaluation of Solid, Cystic, and Mixed Sellar Masses and their Association with Serum Prolactin Concentrations

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of sellar masses, focusing on their radiological features using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and their correlation with serum prolactin levels. Through a cross-sectional study of 30 patients, it explores the relationship between the solid, cystic, and mixed nature of sellar masses and prolactin levels, revealing a moderate positive correlation between solid masses and elevated prolactin levels, while cystic and mixed masses showed weak correlations. The study identifies a variety of diagnoses, including macroadenomas, microadenomas, and Rathke's cleft cysts, underscoring the clinical complexity of these masses. The findings highlight the critical role of MRI in diagnosis and the nuanced relationship between tumor composition and hormonal changes, emphasizing the need for personalized diagnostic and treatment approaches in the management of sellar masses. Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and t reatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.