The deep hollow on the upper surface of the sphenoid bone in which the PITUITARY GLAND is enclosed.
a depression in the body of the sphenoid bone that encloses the pituitary gland.
a congenital malformation of the bony structure (the *sella turcica) that houses the pituitary gland such that the space is largely filled with cerebrospinal fluid, which squashes the usually spherical gland into a flattened shape against the floor of the sella. It is usually associated with enlargement of the sella, which can be seen on lateral X-ray. Only 10% of cases of this condition have defective pituitary function.... empty sella syndrome
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