Related Experiment Videos
Galactorrhea, amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and an empty sella.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|July 1, 1978
Summary
This study presents a young woman with amenorrhea and galactorrhea, indicating potential pituitary adenoma. Diagnostic imaging revealed an enlarged sella turcica, suggesting both empty sella syndrome and pituitary adenoma.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Pituitary adenomas can cause elevated serum prolactin (hPRL) and enlarged sella turcica.
- Empty sella syndrome (ESS) increases sella volume but typically involves minimal endocrine dysfunction.
Observation:
- A young woman presented with amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and elevated serum hPRL.
- Roentgenography showed an enlarged sella turcica.
Findings:
- Pneumoencephalography indicated both ESS and a pituitary adenoma.
- This case highlights a complex presentation of pituitary pathology.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that ESS can coexist with significant endocrine dysfunction, such as hyperprolactinemia.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of pituitary disorders.