Literature DB >> 470291

Atlanto-occipital instability as a result of pituitary adenoma: case report with successful management by cervico-occipital fusion.

E R Laws, J C Ivins.   

Abstract

A 48-year-old woman with an extensive pituitary adenoma developed atlanto-occipital instability secondary to erosion of the base of the skull by the tumor. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and surgical treatment are described.

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Year:  1979        PMID： 470291

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Johns Hopkins Med J        ISSN： 0021-7263


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1.  Giant Prolactinoma Presenting with Neck Pain and Structural Compromise of the Occipital Condyles.

Authors:  Derek Yecies; Abdulrazag Ajlan; John Ratliff; Jennifer Ziskin; Peter Hwang; Hannes Vogel; Laurence Katznelson; Griffith Harsh
Journal:  J Neurol Surg Rep       Date:  2015-10-29

2.  Management of giant prolactinoma causing craniocervical instability: illustrative case.

Authors:  Arunit J S Chugh; Mohit Patel; Lorayne Chua; Baha Arafah; Nicholas C Bambakidis; Abhishek Ray
Journal:  J Neurosurg Case Lessons       Date:  2021-06-07
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