Examination of the Topography and Morphometry of Hypophysis (Glandula pituitaria) by Computed Tomography in New Zealand Rabbits

The aim of this study is to determine the morphometry hypophysis New Zealand rabbit by using computed tomography images and its topography according anatomical structures in cavum cranii. For purpose, head 12 (6 female, 6 male) Rabbits was scanned a prone position Multi-Detector Computed Tomography. Three-dimensional modeling obtained performed. Morphometric analysis hypophysis, three-dimensional which performed, topographic measurements were taken adjacent structures. When data examined, it found that protuberantia occipitalis externa value statistically significant terms sexes (P<0.05). There no difference between other (P>0.05). correlation positive correlations gland volume cranii (P<0.01) surface area detected Consequently, thought would contribute operative experimental studies be conducted on region determining rabbits.