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Síndrome de la silla turca vacía - Treatment

Tratamiento:

Para el síndrome primario de la silla turca vacía:

  • No hay tratamiento específico si la función de la hipófisis es normal.
  • Se pueden prescribir medicamentos, como bromocriptina, que baja los niveles de prolactina si éstos están altos e interfieren con la función de los ovarios o los testículos.

Para el síndrome secundario de la silla turca vacía:

  • El tratamiento implica el reemplazo de las hormonas que están faltando.

Pronóstico:

El síndrome primario de la silla turca vacía no causa problemas de salud ni afecta la expectativa de vida.

Posibles complicaciones:

Las complicaciones del síndrome primario de la silla turca vacía incluyen entre otros la hiperprolactinemia leve.

Las complicaciones del síndrome secundario de la silla turca vacía están relacionadas con la causa de la enfermedad de la hipófisis o con los efectos de la deficiencia de hormona hipofisaria.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si presenta síntomas de funcionamiento anormal de la hipófisis, como interrupción del ciclo menstrual o impotencia.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/23/2009
  • Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Melmed S, Kleinberg D. Anterior pituitary. In: Kronenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 8.

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