Development of Empty Sella in Neurosarcoidosis: A Case Report
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement occurs in 5–15% of cases, most commonly affecting the leptomeninges, cranial nerves, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland. Sellar sarcoidosis is rare, occurring in <1% of patients, and often presents with neuroendocrine manifestations, such as diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, or hyperprolactinemia. We report a case of systemic sarcoidosis with pituitary involvement that progressed to partial empty sella, a rarely reported sequela.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Egyptian Society of Diabetes and Lipidology Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21608/esdlj.2025.456309
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00