Colloidal radioisotopes as part of a multi-modality treatment of craniopharyngiomas.
The therapy of craniopharyngiomas has always been a challenge for the neurosurgeon. These tumors often display a cystic or polycystic portion usually bigger than the solid portion. This paper reports therapeutic results in a series of 42 cases; the follow-up range is 10 to 23 yrs. The results are particularly rewarding in the group treated by stereotactic methods exclusively. In any case the optimal management of a craniopharyngioma should include a careful study of the anatomy of the tumor and the intracystic treatment as the first choice if more than 50% of the total tumor bulk is cystic and the number of cysts reasonable.
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bergen School of Medicine, Haukeland Hospital, Norway.
D003102:Colloids; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques
D003102:Colloids; D011868:Radioisotopes