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Extractions: Empty Sella Syndrome (ESS) is a disorder that involves the sella turica , a bony structure at the base of the brain that surrounds and protects the pituitary gland. ESS is a condition that is often discovered during tests for pituitary disorders, when radiological imaging of the pituitary gland reveals a sella turica that appears to be empty. There are two types of ESS: primary and secondary. Primary ESS happens when a small anatomical defect above the pituitary gland increases pressure in the sella turica and causes the gland to flatten out along the interior walls of the sella turica cavity. Primary ESS is associated with obesity and high blood pressure in women. The disorder sometimes results in a build-up of fluid pressure inside the skull and the pituitary gland may be smaller than usual.
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Extractions: 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 or small in size. 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
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Extractions: Empty Sella Syndrome Empty sella syndrome is a radiological finding where spinal fluid is found within the space created for the pituitary. The most common cause is a large opening in the diaphragma sellae, a membrane which sits on top of the pituitary and protects it in its socket within the bones at the base of the skull. When this opening is large, the spinal fluid pressure is transmitted to the pituitary and flattens it out within the sella. Generally, in this situation, pituitary function is normal, but a number of patients have headaches, mild hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, and irregular menses. In most cases, however, the pituitary functions normally as evidenced by normal thyroid functions, normal tests of adrenal function, normal somatomedin-C levels, and regular menses. Some patients have empty sella syndrome as a result of other processes such as neurosarcoidosis pituitary tumors that have degenerated, etc. Rare patients have a congenital empty sella and a coexisting pituitary tumor. Symptoms Diagnosis x-ray CT (CAT) scan Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Treatment Unless the disorder results in other medical problems, treatment is symptomatic and supportive. In some cases, surgery may be needed.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Empty Sella Syndrome is referred to as empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome occurs when a small anatomical is called secondary empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome is most http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000349.htm
Extractions: @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: The pituitary gland Definition Return to top 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 Return to top 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
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Extractions: 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.
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Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The pituitary gland is a small, oval gland at the base of the brain. It makes several hormones that control the function of other glands in the body including the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and gonads (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 the 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 (e.g., surgery, head trauma, radiation therapy), the condition is called secondary empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome is most often an incidental finding on radiological imaging of the brain. Pituitary function is usually normal, and patients do not have any symptoms. The hormone prolactin is mildly elevated in 10-15 % of patients, and the elevated prolactin may interfere with normal function of the testes or ovaries. Medications that suppress prolactin production (e.g., bromocriptine) are effective in correcting the problem.
Extractions: Empty Sella Syndrome Empty sella syndrome is a radiological finding where spinal fluid is found within the space created for the pituitary. The most common cause is a large opening in the diaphragma sellae, a membrane which sits on top of the pituitary and protects it in its socket within the bones at the base of the skull. When this opening is large, the spinal fluid pressure is transmitted to the pituitary and flattens it out within the sella. Generally, in this situation, pituitary function is normal, but a number of patients have headaches, mild hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, and irregular menses. In most cases, however, the pituitary functions normally as evidenced by normal thyroid functions, normal tests of adrenal function, normal somatomedin-C levels, and regular menses. Some patients have empty sella syndrome as a result of other processes such as neurosarcoidosis pituitary tumors that have degenerated, etc. Rare patients have a congenital empty sella and a coexisting pituitary tumor. Symptoms Diagnosis x-ray CT (CAT) scan Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Treatment Unless the disorder results in other medical problems, treatment is symptomatic and supportive. In some cases, surgery may be needed.
Medical Encyclopedia: Empty Sella Syndrome (Print Version) Medical Encyclopedia empty sella syndrome. Primary empty sella syndrome is most often an incidental finding during radiological imaging of the brain. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/000349.htm
Extractions: To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000349.htm 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.
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Extractions: Section 13. Hormonal Disorders Chapter 162. Pituitary Gland Disorders Topics: Introduction Enlargement of the Pituitary Gland Hypopituitarism Central Diabetes Insipidus ... Galactorrhea In empty sella syndrome, the sella turcica (the bony structure at the base of the brain that houses the pituitary gland) enlarges, but the pituitary remains normal-sized or shrinks. People with empty sella syndrome have a defect in the tissue barrier that normally keeps the cerebrospinal fluid around the brain separate from the sella turcica. As a result, cerebrospinal fluid puts increased pressure on the pituitary gland and the walls of the sella turcica. The sella turcica may enlarge, and the pituitary gland may shrink. Empty sella syndrome occurs most often in middle-aged women who are overweight and who have high blood pressure. Less commonly, the condition occurs after pituitary surgery, radiation therapy, or infarction (death) of a pituitary tumor. The empty sella syndrome may produce no symptoms at all and seldom produces serious symptoms. About half of those affected have headaches, and some people have high blood pressure as well. In rare cases, there is leaking of the cerebrospinal fluid from the nose or problems with vision. The empty sella syndrome can be diagnosed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. Pituitary function is checked to rule out hormone excess or deficiency, but is almost always normal.
Extractions: Web Directory: Empty Sella Email list available to anyone interested in sharing information and/or support for persons affected by this syndrome. Empty Sella Syndrome Methodist Health Care System explains what this syndrome is, the symptoms, diagnosis and its treatment. Empty Sella Syndrome Information sheet compiled by NINDS compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Extractions: AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Go To Main Page Empty Sella Syndrome Prognosis (Expectations) Primary empty sella syndrome does not have adverse health consequences, and it does not alter life expectancy. The specific cause of pituitary gland injury and the effects of hypopituitarism contribute to the outcome with secondary empty sella syndrome.
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Extractions: It is possible that the main title of the report 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. Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related Disorders section of this report: 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.
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Extractions: 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. 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
