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What Does Partial Emply Sella And Patency Of Major Intracranial Blood Vessels Mean?

Hi, I went to a neurologist and she recommended MRI. Everything normal except for partial empty sella and patency of the major intracranial blood vessels. Dr gave me topomax before seeing mri result. Have an appointment with her in 4 days the earliest. Did not take topomax yet but headache getting worst specially on the right backside of head. Can t wait for my appt. Need answers pls. Thanks
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Hello

You should take topomax.It is generally prescribed for migraine prevention in adults.

Major findings of your MRI is partial emply sella.It is a relatively common incidental finding.It may be primary(developmental) or secondary(may be due to tumour,surgery,radiation etc) in origin.

You may need further investigations and it is important to assess pituitary functions.If pituitary functions are deranged then you may need supplementation hormone therapy.

Major intracranial vessels are patent,it means these are normal.This is a normal finding.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does Partial Emply Sella And Patency Of Major Intracranial Blood Vessels Mean?

Hello You should take topomax.It is generally prescribed for migraine prevention in adults. Major findings of your MRI is partial emply sella.It is a relatively common incidental finding.It may be primary(developmental) or secondary(may be due to tumour,surgery,radiation etc) in origin. You may need further investigations and it is important to assess pituitary functions.If pituitary functions are deranged then you may need supplementation hormone therapy. Major intracranial vessels are patent,it means these are normal.This is a normal finding. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan