Empty sella

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

The pituitary fossa is expanded and filled with CSF intensity fluid. The infundibulum is mostly central (certainly not significantly displaced) and extends down to the floor of the sella where a thin lining of soft tissue is present. 

Case Discussion

This patient had a history of benign intracranial hypertension, with prominent empty sella.

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