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. 1988 Nov;72(11):852–855. doi: 10.1136/bjo.72.11.852

A case of 'low tension glaucoma' with primary empty sella.

S Yamabayashi 1, T Yamamoto 1, T Sasaki 1, S Tsukahara 1
PMCID: PMC1041605  PMID: 3207661

Abstract

A case of 'low tension glaucoma' with primary empty sella is reported. The visual field defect and optic disc change were characteristic of glaucoma. The intraocular pressure was within normal limits. X-ray examination and the metrizamide-CF procedures revealed a primary empty sella. The coexistence of 'low tension glaucoma' and empty sella is discussed.

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