American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 127, Issue 6, 969-972
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Fracture of the sella turcica
AB Dublin
and
VC Poirier
Fracture involving the sella turcica is a rare complication of head trauma, but extremely important due to its strategic location adjacent to vital vascular and nervous structures. Of 14 cases reviewed, nine had at least one cranial nerve paralysis, with endocrine abnormalities and cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea seen to a lesser degree. The radiographic findings of sphenoid sinus fluid (13 of 14 cases), pneumocephalus, and unusual vascular occlusions are discussed.