Recurrent cystic craniopharyngioma management and course Journal Article


Authors: Polz-Tejera, G.; Sod, L.; Kotsilimbas, D.
Article Title: Recurrent cystic craniopharyngioma management and course
Abstract: A 54-year-old woman had a permanent catheter placed connecting the cavity of an inoperable recurrent cystic craniopharyngioma and an extracranial reservoir for easy decompression by aspiration. The cyst refilled so frequently that radiation was given to the cystic tumour. Almost four years after radiation treatment, the patient has been well and no aspirations have been required. The cyst 'dried out' and a year after radiation injection of isotope through the reservoir showed that the intracranial end of the catheter was now lodging in ventricular or cisternal space.
Keywords: case report; radiotherapy; obesity; central nervous system; tumor recurrence; craniopharyngioma; therapy; human; priority journal
Journal Title: Neurochirurgia
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0028-3819
Publisher: Elsevier Masson  
Date Published: 1986-03-01
Start Page: 48
End Page: 49
Language: English
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1053699
PUBMED: 3713953
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 18 August 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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