Dorsum sellae

The dorsum sellae is a bony structure of the Skull base and is located on the posterior aspect of the Sella turcica. The dorsum sellae is part of the Sphenoid bone [^2].

Anatomy

Together with the Tuberculum sellae, the dorsum sellae forms the boundary of the Fossa hypophysialis, which contains the Pituitary gland. A venous channel may be present within the dorsum sellae; although it does not constitute a true Dural sinus, it is connected to the Sinus cavernosus, Sinus petrosus inferior, and Superior. This venous channel within the dorsum sellae was identified in 76 % of cases in a cadaveric study[^1].

Imaging

Dorsum sellae on CT
Sagittal CT image showing the dorsum sellae (red arrow).

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