Empty Sella Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition when the sella turcica is not filled with pituitary tissue. The pituitary gland is either compressed, atrophied, or removed. There are two types: (1) primary empty sella is due a defect in the sella diaphragm leading to arachnoid herniation into the sellar space; (2) secondary empty sella is associated with the removal or treatment of pituitary neoplasms.

Synonyms:

Empty Sella Syndrome, Primary
Empty Sella Syndrome, Secondary
Empty Sella Syndromes
Empty Sella Turcica Syndrome
Primary Empty Sella Syndrome
Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome

Broader Topics:

Pituitary Diseases

Narrower Topics:

None

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