Spontaneous Intra-Parenchymal Rupture of Craniopharyngioma – A Rare Phenomenon
Craniopharyngioma is a relatively benign intracranial tumour that involves sellar and supra-sellar regions. Spontaneous rupture of craniopharyngioma into the sub-arachnoid space or into the ventricles is a rare phenomenon and few cases are reported in literature. We hereby report a case of sellar-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10308/20345_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(RU_VT_NE)_PFA(NE_SS).pdf |
| Summary: | Craniopharyngioma is a relatively benign intracranial tumour that involves sellar and supra-sellar regions. Spontaneous rupture
of craniopharyngioma into the sub-arachnoid space or into the ventricles is a rare phenomenon and few cases are reported in
literature. We hereby report a case of sellar-suprasellar craniopharyngioma with focal intra-parenchymal rupture into brain causing
aggravation of headache in a 12-year-old female child. This complication is a relatively rare phenomenon, which requires attention
for early intervention. This was managed by trans-nasal endoscopic trans-sphenoidal surgery. Usually rupture of craniopharyngioma
causes chemical meningitis or it can be asymptomatic. Sometimes rupture can cause complete resolution of cyst and symptoms.
In the present case, there was only focal rupture and it was into brain parenchyma causing brain oedema with aggravation of
headache. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in intra-parenchymal rupture of craniopharyngioma has been emphasized in this
case report. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |