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The sella turcica (Latin for 'Turkish saddle') is a saddle-shaped depression in the body of the sphenoid bone of the human skull and of the skulls of other hominids including chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans.
Jun 26, 2024 · Pituitary fossa or sella turcica is a bony structure in the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland. Learn about its gross anatomy, dural layers, relations, size, variant anatomy and related pathology.
Aug 21, 2023 · The sella turcica has clinical relevance in various medical fields, including endocrinology and neurology. In recent years, the evaluation of sella turcica has gained significant attention due to its diagnostic and management implications in a variety of conditions.
- 10.1590/1806-9282.20230402
- 2023
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May 26, 2022 · The sella turcica is a bony structure at the base of your brain that surrounds and protects your pituitary gland. The sella turcica is a saddle-like compartment. In Latin, it means “Turkish seat.” ESS causes certain symptoms, including hormonal imbalances, frequent headaches and vision changes.
Oct 12, 2014 · Learn about the saddle-like depression in the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland, its clinical significance, and its origin from the Turkish saddle. This article reviews the anatomical structure, endocrinological features, and historical perspective of sella turcica.
- Halil Tekiner, Niyazi Acer, Fahrettin Kelestimur
- 2015
Feb 5, 2022 · Empty sella syndrome is a rare condition where the sella turcica, a bony nook in the skull that holds the pituitary gland, looks empty on imaging tests. It can be caused by spinal fluid leaking into the sella turcica or by surgery or radiation affecting the pituitary gland.
The sella turcica is a bony depression in the sphenoid bone. The sella is bordered laterally by the cavernous sinuses, superiorly by the diaphragma sellae (dural fold), anteroinferiorly by the sphenoid sinus, and posteriorly by the pontine cistern. The pituitary gland normally sits within the sella.
