Primary empty sella syndrome and amenorrhea.
The empty sella syndrome is defined anatomically and radiologically. A case report of an amenorrheic patient who was diagnosed as having the primary empty sella syndrome is presented. Its pathogenesis, clinical profile, and endocrine relationships are discussed. Specific reference is directed toward the capability of the empty sella syndrome to produce pituitary impairment and possibly amenorrhea.
D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011011:Pneumoencephalography; D012658:Sella Turcica / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013577:Syndrome