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Empty sella syndrome in childhood.

R Nass1, M Engel, E Stoner

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York 10021.

Pediatric Neurology
|July 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Empty sella syndrome, rare in children, often presents with endocrine or visual issues. This study details three childhood cases discovered during evaluations for these dysfunctions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

  • Empty sella syndrome (ESS) is a condition where the sella turcica is partially or completely filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
  • While common in middle-aged women, ESS is rare in pediatric populations.

Observation:

  • Childhood ESS cases typically manifest with endocrine disturbances, visual symptoms, or craniofacial abnormalities.
  • This report describes three pediatric patients with complete empty sella syndrome.
  • These cases were incidentally diagnosed during investigations for endocrine or visual dysfunction.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the varied presentations of ESS in children.
  • Unexpected discovery during routine evaluations is a common theme.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the importance of considering ESS in the differential diagnosis of pediatric endocrine and visual problems.
  • Suggests that imaging for endocrine or visual issues may reveal ESS in children.
  • Contributes to understanding the rare pediatric manifestations of empty sella syndrome.

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