title: The empty sella.
abstract: The data from 55 patients with empty sellae seen during the past five years are examined. The clinical and radiological features most helpful in defining and classifying each case are identified. The most frequent and most serious complications and the warning signs useful in diagnosis are discussed. The indications for and the results of surgical treatment are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004652:Empty Sella Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology