BACKGROUND: Craniopharyngioma is an intracranial tumour, which usually develops in children and young adults and rarely occurs in intrauterine life. METHODS: In foetal life, ultrasonography and later computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are regarded to be the most effective tools of diagnosis. RESULTS: In the seven cases published earlier, tumour size was below our finding of 96 x 80 x 65 mm(3). In relation to the current case report, we aimed at surveying the available information on prenatal craniopharyngioma. CONCLUSION: Although the tumour is benign, the neurological and ophthalmologic complications, arising due to its expansive growth, are suggestive of a poor prognosis. Despite the high mortality and morbidity rates, neurosurgical treatment appears to be the sole option. Copyright (c) 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
BACKGROUND:Craniopharyngioma is an intracranial tumour, which usually develops in children and young adults and rarely occurs in intrauterine life. METHODS: In foetal life, ultrasonography and later computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are regarded to be the most effective tools of diagnosis. RESULTS: In the seven cases published earlier, tumour size was below our finding of 96 x 80 x 65 mm(3). In relation to the current case report, we aimed at surveying the available information on prenatal craniopharyngioma. CONCLUSION: Although the tumour is benign, the neurological and ophthalmologic complications, arising due to its expansive growth, are suggestive of a poor prognosis. Despite the high mortality and morbidity rates, neurosurgical treatment appears to be the sole option. Copyright (c) 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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