Empty sella

A syndrome characterized by flattening or regression of the pituitary gland within the sella turcica cavity, resulting in an MRI image of an empty sella turcica. Signs and symptoms are secondary to pituitary gland hypofunction.

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empty sella syndrome

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Dr. Praveen Suman

General Practice

Young 45 ye male complaining of headache with some times vomiting once in a 1-2 months. Someone suggested him to go for MRI Brain and he did, but in reports only EMPTY SELLA and rest all normal. Please suggest him any treatment or investiga...See More

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Dr. Parveen Yograj

General Surgery

Significance of empty sella turcica

A 45 years female with vascular headache on regular treatment on flunarizine + propranolol. MRI brain shows normal stu...See More

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Dr. Taimoor Dr.Taimoor

General Practice

In empty sella syndrome, the sella turcica is either partially filled with cerebrospinal fluid and a very small associated pituitary gland lying in the floor of the sella (partially empty sella) or completely filled with cerebrospinal fluid...

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Dr. Prashant Vedwan

Anesthesia

17 yr old female, C/o heavy menstrual bleed and cycle of 12 days. Initial Prolactin 40 rest normal. Carbergolin and prog...See More

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Dr. Divya Ghambhir

Endocrinology

33 y/o male who was found to have hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Testosterone was checked due to ED and fatigue. An MRI of the brain found an empty sella. TSH, FT4, cortisol, ACTH and prolactin where normal. GH of <0.01. A glucagon stimula...See More

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