[The anatomo-radiological syndrome of the empty sella turcica]

The anatomo-radiological picture of "empty sella" is defined. Cisterno - pneumo - encephalographic investigation for correct diagnosis is indispensable every time standard radiography of the cranium shows enlarged sella turcica in subjects presenting poorly characterized polymorphous symptomatology. This rare syndrome is encountered prevalently in generally obese females of middle age. A case is presented.