A Spectacular Endoscopic Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland and the Circle of Willis in a Living Person
Journal Title: Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 44, Issue 1
Abstract
The circle of Willis is a ring-like vascular network at the base of the brain that connects cerebral arteries, the basilar artery, and carotid arteries and provides blood supply to the brain.1 The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica (pituitary fossa) of the sphenoid bone.2 In inferior view of the brain, both the circle of Willis and the pituitary gland structures can be seen. It is not typically possible to observe such a spectacular anatomy of the pituitary gland and the circle of Willis in a living person. However, these structures can be seen through endoscopic surgery of suprasellar arachnoid cysts (SSCs) due to their proximity to the pituitary gland.3
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammad Sadegh Masoudi, Seyed Hossein Owji
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