Hypothalamic-pituitary function and radiographic evaluation of women with hyperprolactinemia and an “empty” sella turcica

A primary “empty” sella may be associated with significant hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction. This report characterizes the endocrinologic and radiographic findings in six patients with hyperprolactinemia (range 34.3 to 1,170 ng/ml) ultimately found to have an enlarged empty sella. Lateral skull x-...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 1979-08, Vol.134 (8), p.917-924
Hauptverfasser:	Haney, A.F., Kramer, Richard S., Wiebe, R.Herbert, Hammond, Charles B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Amenorrhea - diagnosis Female Galactorrhea - diagnosis Humans Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System - physiopathology Pituitary Diseases - diagnosis Pituitary Function Tests Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Pneumoencephalography Pregnancy Prolactin - blood Sella Turcica - diagnostic imaging
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