21. AllRefer Health - Empty Sella Syndrome empty sella syndrome information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, http://health.allrefer.com/health/empty-sella-syndrome-info.html

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23. Empty Sella empty sella syndrome is the pathological variant of a radio logically verified An empty sella syndrome is observed frequently in patients with benign http://www.thamburaj.com/empty_sella.htm

Empty sella syndrome Dr. M. Balaganapathy, Senior Neurosurgical Registrar Apollo Hospitals, Chennai , India. Empty sella is a radiological diagnosis based on CT or MR investigation. Either a normal sized (empty sella) or enlarge sella (empty enlarged sella) presents partly or totally filled with cerebrospinal fluid. The radiological diagnosis does not mean a pathological situation in every instance. Many patients present without specific symptoms and the diagnosis is made by chance. Empty sella syndrome is the pathological variant of a radio logically verified empty sella. Primary empty sella is an idiopathic form of an empty sella which occurs in the absence of prior pituitary surgery or radiation therapy or medication with DOPA agonists. Secondary empty sella occurs as a result of surgical resection or irradiation of a sellar expansion. Anatomy: The disphragma sellae normally forms a circular fold that constitutes a roof for the sella turcica with only a small central opening for the passage of the pituitary stalk. Busch in 1951 performed an autopsy study of 788 subjects without known pituitary disease. In 38.4% he found a complete covering of pituitary gland by the diaphragm. He observed an empty sella in 5.5%. Other studies described significant defects in the sellar diaphragm in 22% to 72% of cases. These defects were frequently accompanied by intrasellar extension of subarachnoid space and downward displacement of the optic chiasm.

24. Empty Sella Syndrome Detailed information on empty sella syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_endocrin/sella.cfm

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26. Empty Sella Syndrome The primary from of empty sella syndrome is a rare inherited disorder of the brain that is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord635.htm

var hwPrint=1;var hwDocHWID="nord635";var hwDocTitle="Empty Sella Syndrome";var hwRank="1";var hwSectionHWID="nord635-Header";var hwSource="en-caQ2_05";var hwDocType="Nord"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Empty Sella Syndrome Important It is possible that the main title of the report Empty Sella Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Empty Sella Turcica Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion The primary from of empty sella syndrome is a rare inherited disorder of the brain that is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. The disorder is characterized by an empty space filled with cerebrospinal fluid in the sella turcica area of the brain. The area fills with fluid as a result of a defect in the sella diaphragm. Symptoms and findings may include unusual facial features, a highly-arched palate, moderate short stature, increased bone density (osteosclerosis), and normal pituitary function. The secondary form of this disorder is caused by another underlying disorder or defect (e.g., surgery, radiation therapy, etc.). In the idiopathic form of the disease, the exact cause in not known. This form of the disorder affects mostly obese, middle-aged women.

27. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Empty Sella Syndrome In Ch. 162, Pituitar In empty sella syndrome, the sella turcica (the bony structure at the base of People with empty sella syndrome have a defect in the tissue barrier that http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch162/ch162g.html

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28. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 7, Pituitary Disorders The enlarged sella may represent the empty sella syndrome if no Pituitary functions in patients with empty sella syndrome are frequently normal, http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section2/chapter7/7a.jsp

29. Dr. Koop - Empty Sella Syndrome empty sella syndrome is the absence of the pituitary gland on radiological imaging of the sella turcica, a bony structure that normally partly surrounds the http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/000349.html

Home Health Reference Empty sella syndrome Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Empty sella syndrome Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Empty sella syndrome Definition: Empty sella syndrome is the absence of the pituitary gland on radiological imaging of the sella turcica, a bony structure that normally partly surrounds the gland. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the base of the brain. It makes several hormones that control the function of other glands in the body, including the thyroid, the adrenal glands, and the ovaries or testes. The pituitary gland is partly surrounded by a bony structure called the sella turcica ("Turkish saddle"). When the pituitary gland is not visible on CT or MRI scans of the sella turcica, the condition is referred to as empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome occurs when a small anatomical defect above the pituitary gland increases pressure in the sella turcica and causes the gland to flatten out along the walls of the sella. When the sella is empty because the pituitary gland has regressed following an injury such as head trauma or an event such as surgery or radiation therapy, the condition is called secondary empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome is most often an incidental finding during radiological imaging of the brain . Pituitary function is usually normal, and patients do not have any symptoms. The hormone prolactin is mildly elevated in 10% to 15 % of patients, and the elevated prolactin may interfere with normal function of the testes or ovaries.

30. Endocrinology - Empty Sella Syndrome empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood The symptoms of empty sella syndrome may resemble other conditions or http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/endocrine/sella.htm

Empty Sella Syndrome What is empty sella syndrome? Empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood pressure. Characterized by an enlarged bony structure (sella turcica) that houses the pituitary gland at the base of the brain, the disorders sometimes results in high fluid pressure inside the skull. The pituitary gland is usually normal size or small. What are the symptoms of empty sella syndrome? Each individual may experience symptoms differently. Besides high fluid pressure in the skull, which occurs in about 10 percent of patients, another symptom is a chronically runny nose. How is empty sella syndrome diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and medical examination, diagnostic procedures for empty sella syndrome may include: x-ray of the skull computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) - a non-invasive procedure that takes cross-sectional images of the brain or other internal organs; to detect any abnormalities that may not show up on an ordinary x-ray magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a non-invasive procedure that produces two-dimensional views of an internal organ or structure, especially the brain or spinal cord

31. Empty Sella Syndrome Medical Information empty sella syndrome Information from Drugs.com. In empty sella syndrome, the pituitary gland is not visible either because it has become flattened http://www.drugs.com/enc/empty_sella_syndrome.html

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32. Empty Sella Syndrome / Cushing's Help And Support empty sella syndrome. empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood pressure. Characterized by an enlarged bony structure http://www.cushings-help.com/empty_sella.htm

Today is ...and it's about time there was some support for Cushing's! Wednesday is CHAT NIGHT HOME Contents Search ... Empty Sella Syndrome Tell a friend: From: Methodist Health Care System Empty Sella Syndrome What is empty sella syndrome? Empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood pressure. Characterized by an enlarged bony structure (sella turcica) that houses the pituitary gland at the base of the brain, the disorders sometimes results in high fluid pressure inside the skull. The pituitary gland is usually normal size or small. What are the symptoms of empty sella syndrome? Each individual may experience symptoms differently. Besides high fluid pressure in the skull, which occurs in about 10 percent of patients, another symptom is a chronically runny nose. How is empty sella syndrome diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and medical examination, diagnostic procedures for empty sella syndrome may include: X-ray of the skull Computed tomography CT or CAT scan ) - a non-invasive procedure that takes cross-sectional images of the brain or other internal organs; to detect any abnormalities that may not show up on an ordinary

33. Marty's Story / Cushing's Help And Support CT scans detected empty sella syndrome, and the pituitary can not be found. Marty has been told that she has is hypopituitary and has adult growth hormone http://www.cushings-help.com/marty.htm

Today is ...and it's about time there was some support for Cushing's! Wednesday is CHAT NIGHT HOME Contents Search ... Marty Tell a friend: Marty's Story... This bio was last updated on Sunday March 23, 2003 I am a 49 year old female. I had a total hysterectomy at age 29 due to endometriosis. Now am being told that I have hypopituitary. I have adult growth hormone deficit. I also have carpal tunnel in both wrists, had surgery for worst wrist in July. That wrist is better. I sometimes experience back pain and pain in muscles, joints. I have headaches that nearly make me sick at my stomach and my vision has gotten worse with some blurriness sometimes. Headaches are not constant but once or twice a week. I haven't had really bad headaches recently. One occasion saw double and nearly passed out. Currently taking blood pressure medicine, acid reflux medicine, growth hormone supplement which has been increased to four tablets a day and spray three times a day, water pill, effexor, wellbutrin, estrogen, testosterone cream. Many doctors don't know what is best for me next. Have been told by one doctor that if the growth hormone deficit doesn't significantly improve should go to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for evaluation. Have already gone to UCLA, and Scripps Medical in California. Growth hormone level is 70, was 110 when I had to go on disability. I experience times where I sleep alot, tired and very weak. Other times I feel fairly good. Can not predict ahead if I will have a good day or bad. Have had no real support except for loving husband and family. Difficult to understand and know where to go for best evaluations, tests, etc. Anxious to connect and understand all this. Very lonely out here. Hoping to learn more and connect with anyone in similar situation.

34. Disease - Empty Sella Syndrome - Hartford, Connecticut Disease empty sella syndrome - courtesy of Saint Francis Care of Hartford, Connecticut, contemporary medicine with major clinical concentrations in heart http://www.saintfranciscare.com/11902.cfm

@import url(main.css); About Us Health Information Health Focus Todays Breast Health News ... Ways To Help Adam Article Manager Back Back to main Health Information page Disease - Empty sella syndrome The pituitary gland Definition: Empty sella syndrome is the absence of the pituitary gland on radiological imaging of the sella turcica, a bony structure that normally partly surrounds the gland. Causes And Risk: The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the base of the brain. It makes several hormones that control the function of other glands in the body, including the thyroid, the adrenal glands, and the ovaries or testes. The pituitary gland is partly surrounded by a bony structure called the sella turcica ("Turkish saddle"). When the pituitary gland is not visible on CT or MRI scans of the sella turcica, the condition is referred to as empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome occurs when a small anatomical defect above the pituitary gland increases pressure in the sella turcica and causes the gland to flatten out along the walls of the sella. When the sella is empty because the pituitary gland has regressed following an injury such as head trauma or an event such as surgery or radiation therapy, the condition is called secondary empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome is most often an incidental finding during radiological imaging of the brain . Pituitary function is usually normal, and patients do not have any symptoms. The hormone prolactin is mildly elevated in 10% to 15 % of patients, and the elevated prolactin may interfere with normal function of the testes or ovaries.

35. Empty Sella Syndrome Articles, Support Groups, And Resources empty sella syndrome articles, support groups, and resources for patients from Med Help International (www.medhelp.org) http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Empty_Sella_Syndrome.html

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36. Empty Sella Syndrome Patient medical question and answer from The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum. Health topic area and articles about neurology general Topics ,mri, cyst, http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/messages/31907.html

Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Empty Sella Syndrome Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Topic: Neurology - General Subject: Empty Sella Syndrome From To Post KYgal Two years ago, I had surgery to revise a VPshunt (orginialshunt placement in 1987)and two weeks later fenestration of a ventricular cyst via neuroendoscopy. A few weeks later, I ended up with a cerebral abcess and subseqent removal of shunt and 8 wks of Vancomycin IV. MRI following treatment showed empty sella syndrome and microcystic fibromylasia where shunt had been. The neurosurgeon said that the empty sella was nothing to be concerned about. Since the surgery, I have had basically no libido, tired all the time, joints ache, difficulty concentrating, poor memory, and now headaches again. Another MRI was done by family Dr. to see if cyst had returned. The MRI showed the same as last. Seen by a neurologist. No one concerned about empty sella. Perhaps it is because I am middle age, overweight, and have hypertension? (yes, I have read about it!) However, I did not have the empty sella syndrome before the surgery and infection, nor did I have these symptoms. Should I be concerned? PS> I am usually a very active professional who enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling in my spare time. I now find everything very challenging and have no spare time, because it takes me so long to get things done!

37. The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Hypopituitarism / Empty Sella S Primary empty sella syndrome occurs when a small anatomical defect above the pituitary Conditions that suggest Hypopituitarism / empty sella syndrome http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C45177.html

Hypopituitarism / Empty Sella Syndrome Last updated: Aug 31, 2005 THE ANALYST TM Home FAQ Start The Analyst Hypopituitarism / Empty Sella Syndrome Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors It can lead to... ... Recommendations Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under-performance of the pituitary gland. This is a clinical definition used by endocrinologists and is interpreted to mean that one or more functions of the pituitary are deficient. The term may refer to both anterior and posterior pituitary gland failure. Deficient pituitary gland function can result from damage to either the pituitary or the area just above the pituitary, namely the hypothalamus . The hypothalamus contains releasing and inhibitory hormones that control the pituitary. Since these hormones are necessary for normal pituitary function, damage to the hypothalamus can also result in deficient pituitary gland function. Injury to the pituitary can occur from a variety of insults, including damage from an enlarging pituitary tumor, irradiation of the pituitary gland, limited blood supply (as experienced in a stroke ), trauma or abnormal

38. Empty Sella Syndrome The primary from of empty sella syndrome is a rare inherited disorder of the brain that is transmitted http://webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/nord635.asp

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39. Empty Sella Syndrome empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood pressure. http://endocrine-disorders.health-cares.net/empty-sella-syndrome.php

40. Frankford Hospitals - Empty Sella Syndrome Detailed information on empty sella syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A consumer web site for Frankford Hospitals, http://www.frankfordhospitals.org/healthinfo/adult/endocrin/sella.html

Topic Home Page Topic Index Empty Sella Syndrome What is empty sella syndrome? Empty sella syndrome is common in women who are overweight or have high blood pressure. Characterized by an enlarged bony structure (sella turcica) that houses the pituitary gland at the base of the brain, the disorders sometimes results in high fluid pressure inside the skull. The pituitary gland is usually normal size or small. What are the symptoms of empty sella syndrome? Each individual may experience symptoms differently. Besides high fluid pressure in the skull, which occurs in about 10 percent of patients, another symptom is a chronically runny nose. How is empty sella syndrome diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and medical examination, diagnostic procedures for empty sella syndrome may include: x-ray of the skull computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) - a non-invasive procedure that takes cross-sectional images of the brain or other internal organs; to detect any abnormalities that may not show up on an ordinary x-ray magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a non-invasive procedure that produces two-dimensional views of an internal organ or structure, especially the brain or spinal cord

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