Spontaneous fracture of the dorsum sellae associated with post-irradiation empty sella syndrome.
A case is presented of a pituitary adenoma which was treated with radiation. Subsequently an empty sella developed and the dorsum sellae was found to be fractured forward. Possible etiological factors and the significance of this finding are discussed.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000328:Adult; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012658:Sella Turcica