Craniopharyngioma

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2011 Aug;44(4):937-52, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.06.015.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / etiology
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / prevention & control*
  • Craniopharyngioma* / complications
  • Craniopharyngioma* / diagnosis
  • Craniopharyngioma* / physiopathology
  • Craniopharyngioma* / surgery
  • Endocrine System Diseases / etiology
  • Endocrine System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Endoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy* / methods
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Mucous Membrane
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / complications
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / physiopathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Sella Turcica / pathology
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Grafting
  • Vision Disorders / etiology
  • Vision Disorders / physiopathology