Affiliation:
1. Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital
2. The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
Abstract
Introduction and importance:
Meningioma (MNG) is a common intracranial tumor, whereas craniopharyngioma (CPG) is relatively uncommon, and the combination of the two is extremely rare according to the currently published literature. Moreover, to date, most cases of CPG combined with MNG have been treated via surgical resection, particularly by craniotomy.
Case presentation:
A 59-year-old woman who presented with headache and vomiting and who was initially diagnosed with CPG combined with MNG underwent single-stage endoscopic endonasal surgery. The patient’s recovery was uneventful.
Clinical discussion:
A case of CPG combined with MNG was reported, and previously reported cases of CPG combined with MNG were systematically reviewed. Finally, the indications for and limitations of treatment with an endoscopic endonasal approach for CPG combined with MNG are discussed.
Conclusion:
The combination of CPG and MNG is rare. After comprehensive assessment, one-stage resection using endoscopic endonasal surgery is feasible. This approach can potentially reduce the duration of treatment and the risk of postoperative complications associated with multiple surgeries.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)