Intracavitary Irradiation as a Safe Alternative for Cystic Craniopharyngiomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Enriquez-Marulanda, Alejandro
Sierra-Ruiz, Melibea
Pabón, Luz Maritza
Lobato-Polo, Javier
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Craniopharyngioma treatment remains a challenge for clinicians and patients.
There are many treatment alternatives; however one of them (intracavitary irradiation) seeks to control this type of benign brain tumor using minimally invasive techniques, with the specific aim of avoiding causing significant damage to important structures surrounding the sellar/suprasellar region.
We present the case of a 3-year-old patient with a predominantly cystic craniopharyngioma who underwent intracavitary irradiation by stereotactic placement.
Using this approach, the patient showed a successful response with remission of headaches and hydrocephalus.
A reduction in the size of the cyst was achieved, without deterioration of visual fields, with no hormonal supplementation being needed, and with no evidence of focal neurological signs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Enriquez-Marulanda, Alejandro& Sierra-Ruiz, Melibea& Pabón, Luz Maritza& Lobato-Polo, Javier. 2016. Intracavitary Irradiation as a Safe Alternative for Cystic Craniopharyngiomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101089
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Enriquez-Marulanda, Alejandro…[et al.]. Intracavitary Irradiation as a Safe Alternative for Cystic Craniopharyngiomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101089
American Medical Association (AMA)
Enriquez-Marulanda, Alejandro& Sierra-Ruiz, Melibea& Pabón, Luz Maritza& Lobato-Polo, Javier. Intracavitary Irradiation as a Safe Alternative for Cystic Craniopharyngiomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101089
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101089