| Neurocysticercosis involving the pituitary stalk : case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20717522 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic infestation of the central nervous system. Most cases of NCC are to related and/or associated with inflammation within the cerebral parenchyma. A 71-year-old woman presented with a 4-year history of visual disturbance. This symptom had become aggravated 4 weeks earlier. Her visual acuity gradually decreased and superior hemianopsia was noted. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an enhanced and thickened pituitary stalk accompanying a suspicious mass. The provisional diagnoses were lymphoma, glioma, or other inflammatory conditions. Laboratory studies, including blood and hormonal studies, showed normal findings. Surgical resection was performed. In the pathological examination, degenerated parasitic wall structure was seen and its contents were composed of completely degenerated focal globular structures suggesting the scolex of cysticercus. We report an unusual case of NCC involving the pituitary stalk which was presented with a juxtasellar tumor. The possible underlying mechanisms are discussed with a review of pertinent literature. |
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Jin Hwan Cheong; Jae Min Kim; Choong Hyun Kim |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-07-31 |
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Title: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Volume: 48 ISSN: 1598-7876 ISO Abbreviation: J Korean Neurosurg Soc Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
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Created Date: 2010-08-18 Completed Date: 2011-07-14 Revised Date: 2013-05-29 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101467054 Medline TA: J Korean Neurosurg Soc Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 91-3 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea. |
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