Pituitary Adenoma Accompanying Sphenoidal Meningoencephalocele with Clival Extension.
- Author:
Tae Joon KIM
1
;
Choong Hyun KIM
;
Jin Hwan CHEONG
;
Jae Min KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea. kch5142@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sphenoidal meningoencephalocele;
Pituitary adenoma;
Craniofacial abnormalities
- MeSH:
Craniofacial Abnormalities;
Diagnosis;
Encephalocele;
Pituitary Neoplasms*;
Skull
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2005;38(3):242-244
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Encephaloceles are known as rare craniofacial developmental anomalies which are herniation of cranial contents through a skull defect. Sphenoidal meningoencephalocele represents an important cause of reVersible visual loss. We report a rare case of pituitary adenoma accompanying sphenoidal meningoencephalocele with clival extension. Although the definitive diagnosis of cystic lesions in the sellar region before surgery is difficult, accurate diagnosis of these lesions is important to determine the type of treatment and predict prognostic outcome.
