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What Causes Empty Sella Turcica In A Hypertensive Person?
Question: If I have empty sella turcica as a result of IIH.. would that be primary or secondary? Having problems with my thyroid(multigoiter and low T3). Could am empty sella like this cause problem withthe pitutary gland?
Brief Answer:
It would be primarY.
Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Empty sella turcica is commonly associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Empty sella can be associated with decreased production of hormones from pituitary. This can result in low T3. You should get the blood tests done for hormonal profile- prolactin, growth hormone, cortisol and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
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Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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It would be primarY.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Empty sella turcica is commonly associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Empty sella can be associated with decreased production of hormones from pituitary. This can result in low T3. You should get the blood tests done for hormonal profile- prolactin, growth hormone, cortisol and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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