Normally, the pituitary gland sits in a small skull compartment at the base of the brain known as the sella turcica (Latin for “Turkish saddle”).
In empty sella syndrome (ESS), there ...
The most common complaint is headache (60–80%) with no specific clinical features (7).
Menstrual irregularity (has been reported in up to 20% of patients with PES)
Infertility
CSF rhino...
Treat only if there are resultant medical problems (no treatment, if pituitary function is normal). Each endocrine disorder is then addressed individually.
Hyperprolactinemia
Cabergo...
In patients with traumatic brain injury, it is important to monitor pituitary function.
Patients found to have hypopituitarism should be monitore...
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An incidental finding of empty sella on MRI or CT warrants a thorough history and physical exam to evaluate for signs or symptoms of hypopituitarism, with appropriate lab studies.
Hypop...
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