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

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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

Clinical Trials

Sources

No data available

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