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Coexisting primary empty sella syndrome and acromegally

M E Molitch, G B Hieshima, S Marcovitz

Clinical Endocrinology

|September 1, 1977

Summary

Primary empty sella syndrome can coexist with pituitary tumors causing acromegaly. This association requires careful consideration for effective treatment planning in affected patients.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Neurosurgery
Radiology

Background:

The empty sella syndrome, particularly the primary form, is increasingly diagnosed with advanced imaging techniques.
While often associated with normal pituitary function or hypopituitarism, primary empty sella can present with pituitary tumors.

Observation:

Two cases of active acromegaly are presented in patients with primary empty sella.
This highlights a less recognized association between empty sella and pituitary adenomas.

Findings:

The coexistence of a pituitary tumor within a primary empty sella is a significant clinical finding.
Patients presented with active acromegaly, indicating functional tumor activity.

Implications:

The presence of a pituitary tumor in primary empty sella may alter standard treatment strategies for the tumor.
This association necessitates a comprehensive evaluation to guide appropriate therapeutic interventions.

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