Complete Information on Empty Sella Syndrome
Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland narrows or becomes flattened.
Empty sella syndrome is common among women who are excessive weight or have hypertension. The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the basis of the brain. It makes several hormones which order other glands in the body, including the thyroid one, the glands adrénales, the ovaries, and the testicles. There are two types of primary and secondary ESS. Primary ESS occurs when a small anatomical defect above pituitary gland increases the pressure in the turcica of sella and makes flatten gland outside along the interior walls of the cavity of turcica of sella.