Postoperative ectopic craniopharyngioma. Case report.
The case of an ectopic craniopharyngioma arising from a seed of tissue deposited along the operative track is reported. The uniqueness of this lesion is addressed. Ideal therapy and controversies regarding radiation therapy of craniopharyngiomas are discussed in light of this new variation in recurrence.
Ragoowansi
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Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Piepgras
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D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery