[Implantation metastasizing of craniopharyngioma]

Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2012;76(6):51-6; discussion 56.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The paper describes two cases of implantation metastasizing of craniopharyngioma after its resection using combined (transcallosal and subfrontal) and pterional approach. The mechanisms of metastasizing and possible ways of prevention are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Craniopharyngioma / pathology*
  • Craniopharyngioma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*