Third Ventricle Craniopharyngioma Intraventricular Tumor: A Case Report and a Brief Literature Review

Autor: Otávio da Cunha Ferreira Neto, Débora Mendes Braun, Artêmio José Araruna Dias, Nilson Batista Lemos, Andrey Maia Silva Diniz, Luís Felipe Gonçalves de Lima, Joaquim Fechine de Alencar Neto, Bianca Domiciano Vieira Costa Cabral, Jonas Silva Andrade, Rafaelly Maia Clemente, Luiz Severo Bem Bem Junior, Nivaldo Sena Almeida, Hildo Rocha Cirne Azevedo Filho
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports. 83:e39-e43
ISSN: 2193-6366
2193-6358
Popis: Craniopharyngioma is a rare embryonic malformation, usually benign, of the sellar or parasellar regions. In this study, an uncommon case of third ventricle craniopharyngioma and a succinct review of its prevalence are presented. Even with low mortality rates, these injuries involve a high degree of endocrinological, visual, and neuropsychological morbidities, which have a huge impact on the patient's quality of life. Thus, surgical resection is the preferred therapy for tumors that compromise the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. However, due to the location of the craniopharyngioma, surgical management is accompanied by the risk of injury to important adjacent areas with postoperative repercussions. Therefore, the neurosurgeon's experience and the choice of the best surgical approach, are crucial for increasing prognosis.
Databáze: OpenAIRE