Pseudotumor Cerebri Resulting in Empty Sella Syndrome and Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies

Abstract

Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is frequently associated with an empty sella turcica. While commonly asymptomatic, it may present with non-specific neurologic symptoms or more rarely with pituary dysfunction. This case highlights a patient with PTC and secondary empty sella syndrome whose symptoms of hypopituitarism were wrongly attributed to complications in the management of his PTC resulting in delayed diagnosis and management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 16, 2017
Accession Number
AD1040780

Entities

People

  • Candace S. Percival
  • Rebecca L. Parrish

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases
  • Deficiencies
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dysfunction
  • Endocrinology
  • Energy Levels
  • Headache Disorders
  • Hormones
  • Intracranial Hypertension
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neuroimaging
  • Pain
  • Pituitary Hormones
  • Quality Of Life
  • Skull
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thyroid Hormones

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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