What Is Empty Sella Syndrome?

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Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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6. Are There Any Genetic Markers or Hereditary Characteristics of This Condition?

Empty sella syndrome is not hereditary. The current research does not show any genetic links for the development of this condition. Most researchers believe the illness stems from a congenital disability in the membrane surrounding the sella turcica. However, there is no confirmation of this hypothesis, meaning the true cause and links to developmental issues is purely speculative and hypothetical.

The rarity of diagnoses for this condition means that definitive explanations are far off. The limited pool of patients equates to limited data. However, as this condition is not often diagnosed because of the absence of symptoms in many patients, it is difficult to even define the syndrome as rare.

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