Trans-sphenoidal removal of a Rathke's cleft cyst.
Symptomatic Rathke's cleft cysts are uncommon. We present a case with suprasellar extension manifested by hypopituitarism and visual disturbances. The treatment was trans-sphenoidal evacuation and partial removal of the capsule. We suggest that the trans-sphenoidal approach to these lesions is usually adequate and that radical removal of the capsule is not necessary.
D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000601:surgery; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014794:Visual Fields