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ea0081ep668 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2022

A multicenter retrospective study on a large cohort of patients with primary empty sella: hormonal and neuroradiological features over a long follow-up

Carosi Giulia , Brunetti Alessandro , Mangone Alessandra , Baldelli Roberto , Tresoldi Alberto , Sindaco Giulia Del , Lavezzi Elisabetta , Sala Elisa , Mungari Roberta , Fatti Letizia Maria , Galazzi Elena , Ferrante Emanuele , Indirli Rita , Biamonte Emilia , Arosio Maura , Cozzi Renato , Gerardo Antonio Lania Andrea , Mazziotti Gherardo , Mantovani Giovanna

Background: primary empty sella (ES) represents a frequent finding (up to 35% of the general population). According to the literature, the prevalence of hypopituitarism in ES ranges between 19-52%. Data on the natural history of ES over a long time, especially in incidental ES, are still lacking and the management can be challenging.Objective: our primary aim was to assess in a large cohort of patients with ES the prevalence and determinants of hypopitui...