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Had mri which showed small amount of fluid within the optical sheath and a partially empty sella turcica. what does this mean?
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MRI of head: Cannot relate "fluid in optical sheath" with the report of a "partially empty sella tursica" without knowing more of why the MRI was indicated. The sella tursical houses the pituitary gland, and is most often "partially empty". I would ask the healthcare provider who ordered the MRI to explain in detail the reasons for the MRI and the report findings you have described.
Answered 10/27/2020
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