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Recently found out (after years of having iih) that my empty sella is actually only in appearance and is actually third ventricle herniation into the sella - is weight loss / diamox still the treatment? will third ventricle retract once better?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pseudo tumor: Diamox is still first line treatment. If things go right the ventricles shuold return to a more normal anatomical position.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/20/2020

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A member asked:

Recently found out (after years of having iih) that my empty sella is actually only in appearance and is actually third ventricle herniation into the sella - is weight loss / diamox still the treatment? will third ventricle retract once better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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