Pituitary stalk craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngiomas are benign but aggressive neoplasms arising along the craniopharyngeal duct. It is frequently located in the suprasellar region. Primarily pituitary stalk craniopharyngioma is unusual and uncommonly early diagnosed, before it enlarges and extends to supra or parasselar region. Thi...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2011-01, Vol.2011 (jan03 1), p.bcr0620103097-bcr0620103097
Main Authors: Figueiredo, Eberval Gadelha, Welling, Leonardo Christiaan, de Faria, Jose Weber Vieira, Teixeira, Manoel Jacobsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Craniopharyngioma - diagnosis
Craniopharyngioma - surgery
Female
Headaches
Humans
Legs
Metastasis
Pituitary gland
Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pituitary Neoplasms - surgery
Rare Disease
South/Central America
Surgery
Thyroid gland
Tumors
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Summary:Craniopharyngiomas are benign but aggressive neoplasms arising along the craniopharyngeal duct. It is frequently located in the suprasellar region. Primarily pituitary stalk craniopharyngioma is unusual and uncommonly early diagnosed, before it enlarges and extends to supra or parasselar region. This unusual location and the small size pose therapeutic dilemmas, since it has the ability to grow larger. Currently, no consensus exists regarding the optimal management. The authors have recommended complete resection.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.06.2010.3097