Empty sella syndrome presenting as panhypopituitarism in a child

Authors

  • Sharmin Jahan Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Masfiq-Ul- Hasant Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Nusrat Sultana Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md. Fariduddin Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Mohammad Enayet Hussain Deparanent of Neurology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  • M. A. Hasanat Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v6i1.29086

Keywords:

Empty Sella Syndrome, Panhypopituitarism

Abstract

Empty Sella refers to the absence or relative absence of the pituitary gland on radiologic imaging of the Sella turcica. This is usually an incidental finding, and as few as 10% patients presents with Hypopituitarism. The authors report a 13.5-year-old boy who presei1ted with short stature and absence of signs of pubertal onset. Hormonal assay showed panhypopi­tuitarism. X-ray left wrist joint showed delayed bone age and finally MRl of the brain revealed empty Sella. Growth hormone replacement therapy was started to increase the height. The boy is now on regular follow up to monitor response to treatment.

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Author Biography

Sharmin Jahan, Deparanent of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka

 

 

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Published

2016-08-04

How to Cite

Jahan, S., Hasant, M.-U.-., Sultana, N., Fariduddin, M., Hussain, M. E., & Hasanat, M. A. (2016). Empty sella syndrome presenting as panhypopituitarism in a child. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 6(1), 58–61. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v6i1.29086

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