공터키안과 동반된 말단비대증 1예

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.