Craniopharyngioma and the moustache sign.
Craniopharyngiomas are common suprasellar tumours but these are rarely associated with vasogenic oedema. Because the oedema extends into the optic tracts and optic radiations, a characteristic pattern is produced that resembles a moustache. The oedema is though to be due to leakage of craniopharyngioma contents. Such a case is presented in this communication.
Kearney
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Radiology Department, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.
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Khangure
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D000328:Adult; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography