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Coexisting acromegaly and primary empty sella syndrome
Zeliha Hekimsoy1, Nilgün Yünten, Seda Sivrioglu
1Celal Bayar University Medical Faculty Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Manisa, Turkey. zhekimsoy@hotmail.com
Neuro Endocrinology Letters
|September 14, 2004
Summary
Empty sella syndrome, where the pituitary gland is compressed, can cause hormone imbalances. This case study highlights a patient with acromegaly and an empty sella, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroendocrinology
- Radiology
Background:
- The pituitary gland's function can be impaired by compression within the sella turcica.
- Empty sella syndrome is associated with various pituitary hormone dysregulations, including hypersecretion.
Observation:
- A patient presented with clinical and biochemical evidence of acromegaly.
- Pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an empty sella in the patient.
Findings:
- The case suggests a potential association between empty sella syndrome and the development of acromegaly.
- Compression of the pituitary gland may contribute to hormonal imbalances leading to acromegaly.
Implications:
- Further research is warranted to understand the relationship between empty sella and acromegaly.
- This finding may influence diagnostic approaches for patients with unexplained acromegaly.