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Empty sella syndrome
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Empty sella syndrome

Contributors: Marilyn Augustine MD
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Synopsis

A syndrome characterized by flattening or regression of the pituitary gland within the sella turcica cavity, resulting in an MRI image of an empty sella turcica. This radiological finding may be associated with normal pituitary function.  Less commonly, pituitary surgery or abnormal formation of the pituitary gland may lead to pituitary hypofunction.

Codes

ICD10CM:
E23.6 – Other disorders of pituitary gland

SNOMEDCT:
237722004 – Empty Sella Syndrome

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Last Updated:09/22/2015
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Empty sella syndrome
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MRI demonstrating empty sella turcica.
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