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Craniopharyngioma [PDF]

open access: yesNature Reviews Disease Primers, 2019
Craniopharyngiomas are rare malformational tumours of low histological malignancy arising along the craniopharyngeal duct. The two histological subtypes, adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma (ACP) and papillary craniopharyngioma (PCP), differ in genesis and age distribution. ACPs are diagnosed with a bimodal peak of incidence (5-15 years and 45-60 years),
Müller, HL   +4 more
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Stereotactic Neurosurgical Treatment Options for Childhood Craniopharyngioma [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2012
Craniopharyngioma are the most common non glial tumors in childhood. The results of different studies indicate that radical excision surgery is not an appropriate treatment strategy for childhood craniopharyngioma with hypothalamic involvement ...
Michael eTrippel, Guido eNikkhah
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Malignant craniopharyngiomas: Institutional experience and literature review. [PDF]

open access: yesBrain Pathol
We report the second case of malignant craniopharyngioma with BAP1 and TP53 mutations. A literature review identified 44 cases of malignant craniopharyngiomas with a median overall survival of 6 months. Eighteen (41%) occurred in patients without any history of radiation, suggesting that mechanisms other than radiation have contributed to their ...
Auen TJ   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Primary ectopic frontotemporal extradural craniopharyngioma

open access: yesAdvanced Biomedical Research, 2016
We present a case of primary ectopic frontotemporal extradural craniopharyngioma. Primary ectopic craniopharyngiomas are very rare and have been reported involving the fourth ventricle, infrasellar region, lateral ventricle, temporal area ...
Reza Pourkhalili   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Hypopituitarism as a result of recurrent craniopharyngioma

open access: yesМедицинский вестник Юга России, 2020
The article presents a clinical observation of a patient with a complication of endoscopic endonasal removal of craniopharyngioma in the form of hypopituitarism.
Z. R. Alimetova, A. I. Galieva
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Comparative analysis of the outcomes of craniotomy and endoscopic resection for recurrent craniopharyngioma: a single institution study [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Cancer
Background Craniopharyngioma consistently represents one of the most challenging diseases encountered by neurosurgeons and has a high recurrence rate. Currently, there is still no consensus on the surgical approach for recurrent craniopharyngioma.
Haiyang Wu   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Treatment Strategies in Childhood Craniopharyngioma

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2012
The surgical management of craniopharyngioma in children has been one of the most controversial topics in pediatric neurosurgery. In theory, based on its benign histology total surgical excision could provide a cure.
Stephanie ePuget
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Craniopharyngioma [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2007
AbstractCraniopharyngiomas are benign slow growing tumours that are located within the sellar and para sellar region of the central nervous system. The point prevalence of this tumour is approximately 2/100,000. The onset of symptoms is normally insidious with most patients at diagnosis having neurological (headaches, visual disturbances) and endocrine
Grill Jacques   +3 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Craniopharyngiomas [PDF]

open access: yesEndocrine Reviews, 2006
Craniopharyngiomas are rare benign epithelial tumors, arising from the pituitary stalk or gland and developing in the sellar and suprasellar region, affecting both adults and children. Incidence is 0.5 to 2 new cases per million inhabitants. Clinical features essentially include visual disturbances, endocrine deficiencies, and neurological signs ...
R, Van Effenterre, A-L, Boch
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Refractory Craniopharyngioma: Successful Treatment with LINAC Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): First Case in Nepal

open access: yesAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 2021
Purpose: To present first case of refractory craniopharyngioma treated successfully with SRS in Nepal. Bckground: Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumour, which progresses slowly and compresses the pituitary gland and nearby structures.
Subhash Thakur, Saloni Chawla
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