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Co-localisation of meningioma and craniopharyngioma mimicking a single skull base tumour in an elderly patient

Authors: Alessandro Della Puppa, Giulia Del Moro, Luigino Tosatto, Renzo Manara, Enrico Orvieto, Marina Paola Gardiman, Renato Scienza

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

According to WHO Classification meningioma and craniopharyngioma represent two distinct pathological entities. They may present the same skull base localisation therefore age distribution and peculiarity of imaging are pivotal in order to obtain a correct preoperative diagnosis. Although they are both characterized by a benign biological behaviour and a quite good prognosis, they need different and specific treatment strategies. The simultaneous occurrence of meningioma and craniopharyngioma is rare, and even more rare is their co-localisation. The authors present the case of an old female patient with concurrent craniopharyngioma and meningioma in the parasellar region mimicking a single tumour.

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Title: Co-localisation of meningioma and craniopharyngioma mimicking a single skull base tumour in an elderly patient
Authors: Alessandro Della Puppa
Giulia Del Moro
Luigino Tosatto
Renzo Manara
Enrico Orvieto
Marina Paola Gardiman
Renato Scienza
Publication date: 01-03-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-010-0300-z

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