How is empty sella syndrome (ESS) treated?

How is empty sella syndrome (ESS) treated?

If your healthcare provider found an empty sella on your imaging scans but your pituitary gland is functioning properly, you won’t need treatment. This is most often the case.

If your pituitary gland is not functioning properly due to empty sella syndrome (ESS), treatment typically involves medication that treats abnormal hormone levels, depending on which hormones are affected.

If ESS is causing cerebrospinal fluid to leak from your nose (CSF rhinorrhea), you may need surgery to repair your sella turcica.