AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PARTIAL EMPTY SELLA SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Empty Sella Syndrome is a disorder that involves the presence of Cerebro-spinal fluid in Sella turcica in an excess amount. In empty Sella syndrome the Sella turcica is either partially filled with cerebrospinal fluid and an atrophied pituitary gland lying in the floor of the Sella (Partial Empty Sella Syndrome) or filled with cerebrospinal fluid which pushes the pituitary gland into a side of Sella turcica resulting in non-visualization of the gland. (Completely empty Sella). A 37-year-old female diagnosed with partial empty Sella syndrome was managed with Pathyakshadhatryadi kashayam 15 ml twice daily in empty stomach with 45 ml lukewarm water, Rasnadi choornam tailam application, mahatraiphala ghritam 10 ml at night after food, Kshirabala 7 Avarti tailam pratimarsha nasyam. After completion of the treatment, there was considerable relief in the primary complaint of the patient which was a recurrent headache and the follow up MRI showed a marked change in the condition. This case report highlights the role of Ayurveda in the management of partial empty Sella syndrome and sheds light for further study on the same.