Craniopharyngioma in the third ventricle: necropsy findings and histogenesis

A case of craniopharyngioma confined within the third ventricle with necropsy is reported. A stalk-like structure in this tumour was present in the wall of the third ventricle at its base. It is suggested that this tumour might have arisen from the remnants of Rathke's pouch persisting in the t...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1987-08, Vol.50 (8), p.1053-1056
Main Authors: Kunishio, K, Yamamoto, Y, Sunami, N, Asari, S, Akagi, T, Ohtsuki, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - pathology
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - surgery
Craniopharyngioma - pathology
Craniopharyngioma - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neurology
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Summary:A case of craniopharyngioma confined within the third ventricle with necropsy is reported. A stalk-like structure in this tumour was present in the wall of the third ventricle at its base. It is suggested that this tumour might have arisen from the remnants of Rathke's pouch persisting in the tuber cinereum.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.50.8.1053