Empty sella is a common incidental finding. However, due to its ass. w/ idiopathic intracranial htn & ⬆️rates of obesity, it's imp. to take into account patient age/sex/BMI & symptoms such as HA/vision changes before dismissing this finding. #NeuroRad #radres #NeuroTwitter

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Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine Radiopaedia.org Empty sella syndrome-a condition in wx the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened.The pituitary secretion regulates the balance of hormones controlling growth,development & metabolism S/S-impotent,less desire for sex,and irregular menstrual periods.Tx-Hormone replacement

Did anyone know visual fields get reduced because of anxiety! No? Me neither....Ophthalmology Fight for Sight Dr.Hamza Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal College of Ophthalmologists RNIB Dr Susan Mollan

Thank goodness my own GP has more sense and after a quick discussion has decided to refer me to a neurologist for the vision. I'm also still under endocrinology for the hormone deficiencies....The Pituitary Foundation Dr Susan Mollan NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) Royal College of Ophthalmologists RNIB Daniel Gewolb, MD Fight for Sight

Hormone wise I was at 2.9 nmol/l Testosterone with LH 0, FSH 0, Prolactin low, TSH low and FT4 low. This is known as panhypopituitarism and certain drs say a partially empty sella isn't causing symptoms...hmm sure Daniel Gewolb, MD Dr Susan Mollan Dr.Hamza NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) The Pituitary Foundation

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I'm on Testosterone therapy due to low LH, FSH, Prolactin, TSH, FT4, Testosterone and TSH have improved due to the close correlation of these hormones, or improving testosterone improves thyroid function Dr Susan Mollan Dr.Hamza NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) The Pituitary Foundation Pituitary Society

My symptoms: Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Testosterone associated symptoms, Visual disturbances and loss and also 2 tonic colonic seizures ending up in an ambulance ride to Crewe hospital. Dr Susan Mollan Dr.Hamza NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) The Pituitary Foundation

Empty sella syndrome : headaches.....funny the neuro ophthalmologist I sen feels my headaches are medication rebound headaches even tho I don't take painkillers daily..onset of headaches was same onset time as my visual disturbances Dr Susan Mollan Dr.Hamza NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library)

Empty sella: Vision disturbances Dr Susan Mollan Fight for Sight Dr.Hamza NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) The Pituitary Foundation Royal College of Ophthalmologists RNIB

Thank you to the Endocrine Nurse helpline from Pituitary Foundation today, very helpful with regards to my hormone replacement and blood test information to lower RBC. Also agreeing I should be seen by a neurologist. The Pituitary Foundation Dr Susan Mollan NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) Royal College of Ophthalmologists RNIB

I will find the real reason for the visual disturbances and then I'll be coming for answers from this NHS. Respect

Daily update: visuals still getting worst. I have however in 1 week well on course to replacing an ego "professor" with another neuro and a vision therapist..zero faith in the diagnosis of someone that wants to sit on her ass do nothing.

Here I'd expect to find bullshit but there's far more of it at QE Hospital lmfao

Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital, if anyone sees this please avoid at all costs especially Ophthalmology, uneducated and quite frankly dangerous Dr Susan Mollan Fight for Sight Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust NOVEL (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Ed. Library) Royal College of Ophthalmologists