title: Craniopharyngioma.
abstract: Craniopharyngiomas are rare epithelial tumors arising along the path of the craniopharyngeal duct; therefore, they occur in the sellar or suprasellar regions. These tumors commonly lead to neurologic, endocrinological, or visual symptoms. Radical surgery is the treatment of choice in craniopharyngiomas. The transnasal/transsphenoidal endoscopic approach offers the possibility of removing the tumor without retracting brain and optic pathways, with good results. The rate of cerebrospinal fluid fistula has improved due to the use of vascularized mucosal flaps for cranial base reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: São Paulo ENT Center, Professor Edmundo Vasconcelos Hospital, Rua Afonso Braz, 525, conj. 13. Vila Nova Conceição. CEP: 04511-011, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aldo C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Stamm
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vellutini
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Balsalobre
mesh_terms: D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D009092:Mucous Membrane; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012658:Sella Turcica / Q000473:pathology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D058017:Vascular Grafting; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology