Sella Turcica

Published: 6 November 2017

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An often described “saddle-like” depression of the midline, upper surface of the sphenoid bone of the skull (cranium) that contains and houses the pituitary gland where it is located (at the base of the skull/cranium).

Glossary: Sphenoid Bone
Brain Under Pressure – A Guide to Understanding Intracranial Hypertension [Achive #2]
Left untreated, this high pressure creates a “pushing effect” towards the only natural escape at the base of the skull (the foramen magnum) and the cerebellar tonsils in the pathway are pushed through the foramen magnum.
Glossary: Empty Sella Syndrome [ES]
Brain Under Pressure – Understanding Intracranial Hypertension [UPDATED]

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