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Published in: Neuroradiology 10/2005

01-10-2005 | Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Suprasellar paraganglioma: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: O. Naggara, P. Varlet, P. Page, C. Oppenheim, J-F. Meder

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 10/2005

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Abstract

Paragangliomas arising in the suprasellar region are extremely rare. We report a case of suprasellar paraganglioma in a 47-year-old man who presented with amnesia and impaired visual acuity without any endocrine dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a large enhancing tumour in the suprasellar area. Following subtotal surgical excision, the diagnosis of paraganglioma was confirmed by pathology. In this case report we describe the MRI pattern of suprasellar paraganglioma and review the literature of this uncommon lesion.
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Metadata
Title
Suprasellar paraganglioma: a case report and review of the literature
Authors
O. Naggara
P. Varlet
P. Page
C. Oppenheim
J-F. Meder
Publication date
01-10-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Neuroradiology / Issue 10/2005
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-005-1422-4

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