Empty sella syndrome
| Empty sella syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pituitary - empty sella syndrome |
| MRI of Empty Sella | |
| Specialty | Endocrinology |
| Symptoms | Cryptorchidism |
| Causes | Arachnoid presses down on gland (another possibility is a Tumor, Radiation therapy) |
| Diagnostic method | MRI, CT scan |
| Medication | Manage abnormal hormone levels |
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. It can be discovered as part of the diagnostic workup of pituitary disorders, or as an incidental finding when imaging the brain.