A Case of Primary Empty Sella Combined with Acromegaly |
공터키안과 동반된 말단비대증 1예 |
김철연; 김상엽; 임성현; 황홍석; 서지영; 곽동협 |
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Abstract |
Empty sella syndrome has been classified into two forms; a primary form in which
there has been no prior pituitary irradiation or surgery; and a secondary form in which the empty
sella occur after these kinds of procedures. The endocrine function of primary empty sella has
been reported to be usually normal; but occasionally; has shown complete or partial pituitary
insuffiency and rarely pituitary hypersecretion. The cases of primary empty sella with
hypersecretion of prolactin; adrenocorticotrophin hormone have been occasionally reported.
However; hypersecretion of growth hormone has been rarely reported and the mechanism of
development is not well understood. So; we report the case of a patient who has primary empty
sella syndrome combined with acromegaly discussing the mechanism of development with a
review of related literature. |
Key Words:
Acromegaly, Empty sella syndrome |