Empty Sella Syndrome,Primary

《英文msh詞典》Empty Sella Syndrome,Primary
[同義詞] Empty Sella Syndrome,Primary
[主題詞] Empty Sella Syndrome
[中文釋義] 空蝶鞍綜合征,原發性
[英文釋義] A condition associated with underdevelopment or absence of the diaphragma sellae which allows herniation of the meninges into the SELLA TURCICA. The pituitary gland becomes compressed against the walls of the sella and the sella may enlarge. Female gender; OBESITY; PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI; and pituitary ADENOMA are associated with this condition,which may present with HEADACHE. (From Joynt,Clinical Neurology,1992,Ch36,p85)