What Is Empty Sella Syndrome?

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3. How Is Empty Sella Syndrome Diagnosed?

Most patients with empty sella syndrome go their entire lives without experiencing any symptoms, making the condition difficult to diagnose. If you are exhibiting a particular combination of symptoms, your doctor may suspect the condition. However, before giving a diagnosis, physicians will perform a physical exam. They will also do a thorough review of your medical history to rule out any other potential conditions.

After reviewing your history and completing a physical, your doctor may order MRI or CT scans to confirm the suspicion. Either of these scans can show a clear picture of the sella turcica and the pituitary gland. From the images, your physician can tell if there is cerebrospinal fluid present in the cavity and also see how much cerebrospinal fluid is in the sella turcica, providing you with a diagnosis of partial or total empty sella syndrome.

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