Evaluation of computed tomography and hormonal profile in empty sella syndrome

Hormonal assay was done in 20 patients diagnosed as having empty sella syndrome using CT scan. 10 patients had the galactorrhea amenorrhea syndrome. There was significant increase in prolactin level and non significant decrease in gonadotrophic hormones. Both thyroid and adrenal hormones were normal. The role of CT scan as an important tool for diagnosis was reassessed and evaluated