Female Infertility
Empty Sella Syndrome
The sella turcica appears empty on MRI due to CSF herniation. May be associated with hypopituitarism causing FSH/LH deficiency and infertility.
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Overview
Overview
The sella turcica appears empty on MRI due to CSF herniation. May be associated with hypopituitarism causing FSH/LH deficiency and infertility.
Symptoms
Headaches
Irregular or absent periods
Infertility
Visual disturbance
May be asymptomatic
Causes
1
Primary (idiopathic, common in overweight women)2
Secondary to pituitary surgery / radiation / infarctionHow It's Diagnosed
MRI pituitary
Full pituitary hormone panel (FSH, LH, GH, cortisol, prolactin, TSH)
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