Question

What is the empty sella syndrome?

Answer 1

Empty sella syndrome (ESS):

1. It is a rare disorder that involves enlargement of bony structure in the skull of the brain known as sella turcica that surrounds and protects the pituitary gland.
2. In this condition, sella turcica is completely or partially filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
3. This causes pressure due to which the pituitary gland shrinks and becomes flat.
4. Diagnosis of ESS is done by radiological imaging or MRI tests.
5. Symptoms of empty sella syndrome include high blood pressure, headaches, impotence in men, irregular periods in females, and infertility.
6. Treatment for headache can be done by taking Ibuprofen.
7. In severe cases surgery is done to prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from leaking out of your nose.