Transsphenoidal Treatment of Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome using Low Field Strength Intraoperative MRI: Case Report

P. L. Kubben; E. M. J. Cornips; B-J Looij; E. A. M. Beuls

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1263188

Transsphenoidal Treatment of Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome using Low Field Strength Intraoperative MRI: Case Report

P. L. Kubben^*, E. M. J. Cornips, B-J Looij, E. A. M. Beuls

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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the added value of intraoperative MRI in treating secondary empty sella syndrome. Case Report: We describe the case of a 66-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a prolactinoma stage IIIb. During treatment with cabergoline she presented with a secondary empty sella syndrome resulting in visual symptoms. We performed intraoperative MRI-guided packing of the secondary empty sella. We explain why this is useful in surgical treatment of secondary empty sella syndrome. Conclusion: Intraoperative MRI helps to achieve adequate sellar packing while avoiding insufficient packing as well as overpacking.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	198-202
Journal	Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Volume	53
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1263188
Publication status	Published - Aug 2010

Keywords

secondary emtpy sella syndrome
pituitary surgery
neuroendoscopy
intraoperative MRI
image guidance
endoscopy

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