Extractions: Back to Search 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. 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. 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
Empty Sella Syndrome Detailed information on empty sella syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis Missouri. http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/healthinfo/adult/endocrin/sella.asp
Extractions: Home Contact Us Site Map Search for: WebNursery Health Info Find a Job Find a Physician ... Endocrine System Printable Version 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
Extractions: 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.
Images In Clinical Practice Primary empty sella syndrome. A 12½year-old girl presented with polyuria, Hence, a diagnosis of pri-mary empty sella syndrome (PESS) was made. http://www.indianpediatrics.net/jan2000/images1.htm
Extractions: Home Past Issue About IP About IAP ... Subscription Images in Clinical Practice Indian Pediatrics 2000;37: 103-104 Primary Empty Sella Syndrome A 12½-year-old girl presented with polyuria, polydipsia and poor gain in height for 4 years. She had average scholastic performance. She had constipation. Menarche had not been attained. There was no history of head injury, seizures, alteration of sleep, visual symptoms, headache or polyphagia. There had been no perinatal problems. She weighed 24.5 kg and was 128 cm tall. Arm span was normal. Upper and lower segments were equal. There was no goiter. Vital signs were normal while BP was 100/60. Carrying angle was normal. Puberty staging was Tanner stage 1. Ankle jerks showed delayed relaxation. Perimetry and acquity of vision were normal. Bone age was approxi-mately 10 years. Water deprivaton test was suggestive of central diabetes insipidus. Hormo-nal assay showed low T , T and TSH. Skull X -ray showed an enlarged sella. CT scan head ( Fig. 1
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Extractions: Home Health Information Health Topics A to Z Health Topics A to Z Endocrinology 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. 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. 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
Pituitary, Sellar Region - Empty Sella Syndrome empty sella syndrome does it exist in children? empty sella syndrome does it exist in children? empty sella syndrome does it exist in children? http://www.gfmer.ch/selected_images_v2/detail_list.php?cat1=23&cat3=208&stype=d
Extractions: Vol. 143 No. 7, July 1, 1983 Featured Link E-mail Alerts ARTICLE Article Options Send to a Friend Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Articles in PubMed by Gharib H Scheithauer BW Contact me when this article is cited H. Gharib, H. M. Frey, E. R. Laws Jr, R. V. Randall and B. W. Scheithauer The series involved 11 women with concurrent hyperprolactinemia and primary empty sella syndrome. Eight had amenorrhea and six had galactorrhea. All 11 patients had intact hypothalamic-pituitary function, except for having elevated prolactin levels that ranged from 33 to 498 ng/mL. One patient had primary hypothyroidism. Radiologic investigations included sellar
Extractions: Vol. 135 No. 11, November 1, 1975 Featured Link E-mail Alerts ARTICLE Article Options Send to a Friend Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Articles in PubMed by Login I Santen RJ Articles that cite this article Contact me when this article is cited I. Login and R. J. Santen Untreated acromegaly is usually a progressive disorder resulting in early death from cardiovascular or pulmonary complications. Although spontaneous remission of the metabolic features of acromegaly is not uncommon, its correlation with return to truly normal serum growth hormone concentrations is not routinely documented. This study reports a patient with the empty sella syndrome occurring as a sequel to the spontaneous remission of acromegaly. This association, as well as the preservation of normal
The Iris Cantor Women's Health Center: Empty Sella Syndrome Health information about empty sella syndrome from NewYorkPresbyterian. The University Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell. http://wo-pub2.med.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/PublicA.woa/4/wa/viewHContent?
The Pituitary Foundation | Disorders | Rarer Disorders empty sella syndrome; Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (FMEN1) The initial cause of empty sella syndrome may not be clear and may have http://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/rarer.htm
Extractions: About The Pituitary Foundation This condition occurs when pituitary tissue is destroyed without undergoing pituitary surgery or radiotherapy, but there is no evidence of a pituitary tumour. The initial cause of empty sella syndrome may not be clear and may have occurred much earlier. Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is an inherited disorder affecting the endocrine glands. The disorder affects both males and females equally. is also sometimes called Wermer Syndrome People with carry a gene which makes them prone to the development of pituitary tumours, parathyroid disease, tumours in the pancreas and occasionally tumours in the other endocrine glands. The parathyroids are the glands most often affected by
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Extractions: This Article Order Full text via Infotrieve Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Email this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Download to citation manager PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Serpico, P. Articles by Marks, B Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol 92, Issue 9, 1172-1172 PC Serpico, JS Freeman, and B Marks The empty sella syndrome has become a rather frequent finding in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. The usual presentation of empty sella syndrome involves an incidental finding on a computed tomography scan or an MRI scan. It is unusual to find empty sella syndrome associated with hypopituitarism. The authors describe such an unusual finding in a 54-year-old nulliparous woman.
Empty Sella Syndrome - General Practice Notebook empty sella syndrome. In this condition, the subarachnoid space is extended into the sella tursica through a partial defect in the diaphragma sellae. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/772145183.htm
Extractions: empty sella syndrome In this condition, the subarachnoid space is extended into the sella tursica through a partial defect in the diaphragma sellae. An enlarged sella is seen on skull x-ray, and a low density CSF filled cavity occupying most the sella is seen on CT. The remaining space contains pituitary gland, tumour or both. The condition is thought to arise from a change in CSF circulation with subsequent cisternal herniation. There is progressive compression of the pituitary parenchyma and reduction in portal vessel perfusion. It is usually found in obese, often hypertensive, females. Presenting symptoms tend to non-specific - frequent headache and transient visual problems. Endocrine disturbance is unusual but when present, includes amenorrhoea in one - third of cases, usually due to hypogonadotropism. However, many patients enjoy normal pituitary function. There is a risk that aneurysms may develop within the dilated sella which should be examined for by angiography. Pituitary replacement therapy is required. Occasionally, it may be necessary to decompress the chiasm surgically.
Extractions: A condition associated with underdevelopment or absence of the diaphragma sellae which allows herniation of the meninges into the SELLA TURCICA. The pituitary gland becomes compressed against the walls of the sella and the sella may enlarge. Female gender; OBESITY; PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI; and pituitary ADENOMA are associated with this condition, which may present with HEADACHE. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch36, p85) Synonyms and Source Vocabularies:
Extractions: Vol Page [Advanced] This Article Submit a response Alert me when this article is cited Alert me when eLetters are posted Alert me if a correction is posted Services Email this link to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Download to citation manager PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Kaye, A. H. Articles by King, J. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 1982, Vol 45, 209-216 AH Kaye, BM Tress, D Brownbill and J King
