Craniopharyngioma
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A benign pituitary-region neoplasm that originates from Rathke's pouch. The two major histologic and clinical subtypes are adamantinous (or classical) craniopharyngioma and papillary craniopharyngioma. The adamantinous form presents in children and adolescents as an expanding cystic lesion in the pituitary region. The cystic cavity is filled with a black viscous substance and histologically the tumor is composed of adamantinomatous epithelium and areas of calcification and necrosis. Papillary craniopharyngiomas occur in adults, and histologically feature a squamous epithelium with papillations.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
PR2.19028, 1958-1960
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19028
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, typed case summary and charts relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 46 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: suprasellar epidermoid tumour (craniopharyngioma); headaches; giddiness; and hyperpnoea. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1958-1960
PR2.19342, 1958
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19342
Scope and Contents
Notes, autopsy report, reports, correspondence and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 64 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: craniopharyngioma; pulmonary congestion and oedema; hypertension; and bilateral hemianopia. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.
Dates:
1958