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partially empty sella

I already have been diagnosed with Chiari malformation and my most recent MRI showed mild ot moderate partially empty sella.  I have an appt with my neurologist but its not till December.  I guess it's not serious since my pain mgmt DR scheduled it that far away.  I was trying to research info about this but I don't understand what I am reading with all the medical terminology.  I would like to know what exactly this is and is it normal for my Chiari malformation? I also was reading that its found in women that are obese and has to do with their hormones but I don't see anything about males.  What does it mean in males?
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yu need to see a Neurosurgeon not a Neurologist . you are wasting your money . where do you live as I can give you names of chiari drs. they are all over the US
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Basically - as I understand it -  a Partially Empty Sella is a little section in your skull, near your pituitary glands,- behind your eyes, that gets filled with spinal fluid. This usually isn't a big issue, but it can effect vision, sinuses, and pituitary output. And cause headaches - but Chiari also causes headaches so that's a bit hard to nail down.

Are you having visual or sinus issues?

I would just keep a notebook and list any problems with vision, sinuses, and headaches or face pains/pressure. Tell your doctor about them when you see him next. Try not to worry. Usually this isn't a big deal.

This occurs much more commonly in females - 6 to 1 or so, I believe. I'm not sure why.
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