| Empty sella syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pituitary - empty sella syndrome[1] |
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| MRI of Empty Sella | |
| Specialty | Endocrinology  |
| Symptoms | Cryptorchidism |
| Causes | Arachnoid presses down on gland (another possibility is a Tumor, Radiation therapy)[1] |
| Diagnostic method | MRI, CT scan[1] |
| Medication | Manage abnormal hormone levels[1] |
Empty sella syndrome is the condition when the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened, filling the sella turcica with cerebrospinal fluid instead of the normal pituitary.[2] It can be discovered as part of the diagnostic workup of pituitary disorders, or as an incidental finding when imaging the brain.[1]
- ^ a b c d e MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Empty sella syndrome
- ^ "Empty Sella Syndrome Information Page". www.ninds.nih.gov. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved 2017-03-05.