The buildup of spinal fluid squashes the pituitary gland flat, so it looks like your sella turcica is empty. This condition is known as primary empty sella syndrome (ESS) and can also be seen in ...

The pituitary gland is a structure located at the base of the brain, which dictates and manages the functions of the majority ...

Empty sella syndrome is a rare condition that describes an abnormality of the sella turcica, a depression in the bone at the base of the skull where the pituitary gland is contained. The condition ...

By Shimona Patel: Empty Sella Syndrome (ESS) is a condition where the sella turcica—a small bony cavity at the base of the brain that houses the pituitary gland—appears empty on imaging scans.

The sella turcica, a saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland, has captured considerable scientific attention owing to its complex morphology and its ...

Sella Turcica Bridging: The formation of bony connections within the sella turcica region, which may have implications for neural and vascular function. Malocclusion: ...