What does "Suprasellar extension" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Suprasellar extension" refers to the growth of something beyond its usual boundaries, in an area above a small, saddle-like space at the base of the brain, known as the sella. This term is often used when describing how a growth, like a tumor, has expanded. In this context, it means that the growth has moved upwards from its original location into the area above the sella.
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