Re: Venous Anomaly

Posted By CCF Neurosurgery MD/gm on May 23, 1998 at 16:36:14:

In Reply to: Venous Anomaly posted by Lynda on May 23, 1998 at 09:07:51:






First can you tell me if there are any symptoms from Venous Anomaly?  I have had severve headaches that last weeks at a time.  Second can you explain what an Enlarged, partially empty sella means?  I had a thyroid uptake that was 67% elavated. Could it be caused by the Piutitary, rather than the Thyroid?
I have a host of symptoms, including blurred vision at times. Virtigo, numbness, tingling, tremors, muscle pain and spasms.  Extreme Irratability, mood swings and forgetfulness.  Can any of this be related?
Thank you,
Lynda

Dear Lynda:
I am not sure what you mean by venous anomaly but it is unlikely that all
that you descibe could be attributed to this diagnosis.
Empty sella on the other hand is a radiologic diagnosis which means that
your sella (the part of the skull where the pituitary gland lives is
enlarged and the pituitary appears small. This could be due to one
of many things including possible pituitary tumor.
You need to have an  MRI and full endocrinologic work-up as all of your
symptoms may be due to an empty sella syndrome and not a thyroid problem.
I hope this helps!