Sellar and Parasellar Metastatic Tumors
Joint Authors
Krisht, Khaled M.
Altay, Tamer
Couldwell, William T.
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The sellar and parasellar (SPS) region is a complex area rich in vital neurovascular structures and as such may be the location of first manifestation of a systemic malignancy.
Metastases to this region are rare; breast cancer is the most common source among those that metastasize to the SPS region.
Ophthalmoplegia, headache, retroorbital or facial pain, diabetes insipidus, and visual field defects are the most commonly reported symptoms.
Lack of specific clinical and radiological features renders SPS metastases difficult to differentiate from the other frequently encountered lesions in this area, especially when there is no known history of a primary disease.
Currently accepted management is multimodality therapy that includes biopsy and/or palliative surgical resection, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Although no significant survival benefits have been shown by the surgical series, surgical resection may improve quality of life.
Here we review the relevant literature and present six illustrative cases from our own institution.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Altay, Tamer& Krisht, Khaled M.& Couldwell, William T.. 2011. Sellar and Parasellar Metastatic Tumors. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Altay, Tamer…[et al.]. Sellar and Parasellar Metastatic Tumors. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Altay, Tamer& Krisht, Khaled M.& Couldwell, William T.. Sellar and Parasellar Metastatic Tumors. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487923
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487923