Neonatal craniopharyngioma: CT and ultrasonographic features

A case of craniopharyngioma in a neonate is reported and the literature on neonatal craniopharyngioma reviewed. First reported in 1952 and previously considered rare, the diagnosis of these neonatal tumors has increased with the use of noninvasive imaging including CT and ultrasound. The CT and ultr...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography 1988-09, Vol.12 (5), p.858-861
Hauptverfasser:	HURST, R. W, MCILHENNY, J, PARK, T. S, THOMAS, W. O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Angiography Biological and medical sciences Craniopharyngioma - congenital Craniopharyngioma - diagnosis Humans Infant, Newborn Medical sciences Neurology Pituitary Neoplasms - congenital Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnosis Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of craniopharyngioma in a neonate is reported and the literature on neonatal craniopharyngioma reviewed. First reported in 1952 and previously considered rare, the diagnosis of these neonatal tumors has increased with the use of noninvasive imaging including CT and ultrasound. The CT and ultrasound features of this uncommon but potentially treatable entity are described.
ISSN:	0363-8715 1532-3145
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-198809010-00025