Empty sella syndrome

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Disease overview

Enlargement or malformation of the sella turcica (more info)

Common symptoms

Chronic headachecerebrospinal rhinorrheapapilledemaincreased ICP

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Head CT or MRI

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Head CT or MRI

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Replacement therapy for affected pituitary hormones, surgery for CSF rhinorrhea

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Symptomatic

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    Neurosurgeon. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Sources

No data available

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