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[Empty sella syndrome--diagnostic difficulties].

A Kułakowska1, J Kochanowicz, W Drozdowski

  • 1Kliniki Neurologii Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.

Neurologia I Neurochirurgia Polska
|December 7, 2000
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Empty sella syndrome, a condition often found incidentally, can cause severe headaches and dizziness. This study highlights diagnostic challenges and clinical presentations in three patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Empty sella syndrome (ESS) is a condition where the pituitary gland is flattened or herniated into the pituitary fossa.
  • It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other conditions.

Observation:

  • Three middle-aged patients presented with severe headache and dizziness.
  • Neurological exams were normal except for localized tenderness.
  • Imaging revealed an enlarged sella with a liquid space compressing the pituitary gland.

Findings:

  • Skull X-rays showed an enlarged sella with thinned bone.
  • MRI confirmed a liquid space impinging on the pituitary gland.
  • Endocrine, visual, and CSF evaluations were within normal limits.

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Implications:

  • ESS diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring advanced imaging like MRI.
  • Headache and dizziness are significant symptoms in ESS patients.
  • Understanding the anatomical changes is crucial for managing ESS.