Craniopharyngioma Compact

Craniopharyngiomas are rare tumors that occur in 6-7% of all brain gliomas. They are usually localized in the region of the third ventricle, lateral ventricles or pial branches. These tumors are often associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, as well as hereditary hepatobiliary histolipomatic disease.

In this article we will look at compact craniopharygnioma. Craniopharynoma compact is a rare form of craniopharynoma, which consists of neuroectodermal cells and is compact in size.

The onset of these tumors is mainly observed in childhood or adolescence, and they are discovered incidentally in adult patients during neuroimaging. In most cases, the tumor is localized in the cerebellar hemispheres, left or right temporal lobe, or anterior frontal lobes. In rare cases, it can be observed near the center or posterior region.

Clinical manifestations of compact craniopharygonomas are characterized by headaches, memory loss, visual disturbances and seizures. The local infiltration of brain tissue characteristic of this tumor leads to a decrease in brain volume and an increase in intracranial pressure. Although more than 50% of patients with compact craniopharygonomas have signs of brain dysfunction, most tumors are discovered incidentally and do not cause symptoms.

Diagnosis of compact craniophyrignioma is somewhat difficult, since its detection requires sensitive neuroradiological testing. MRI may show an area of ​​increased density and hyperintensity on T2-weighted images, which is a hallmark of a tumor. However, contrast-enhanced images are generally useful only for assessing the extent of surrounding tissue and vascular involvement.

Treatment for compact cranifogans involves surgical removal of the tumor along with the affected tissue and free blood vessels. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are also used as adjuncts to surgery. Overall, compact craniopharynoma is a rare and serious pathology that can cause a variety of disorders, including infiltration of brain tissue, seizures