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| Complete resection of cavernous malformations in the hypothalamus: A case report and review of the literature |
| Xingchao Wang1, Zhenmin Wang1, Zhixian Gao1, Pinan Liu1,2 |
1 Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China;
2 Department of Neural Reconstruction, Beijing Neurosurgery Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China |
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Abstract Objective: Cavernous malformation (CM) originating from the hypothalamus is extremely rare and the deep location presents a challenge for its neurosurgical management. We report such a case to better understand its clinical features. Methods and Results: A 40-year-old male patient presented with impaired vision in the left eye. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a regularly shaped round lesion located in the suprasellar cistern, and a clinical diagnosis of hypothalamic CM was made. Complete microsurgical excision was performed via a right pterional craniotomy. The patient showed good recovery with no further visual acuity or field deficits postoperatively. No CM recurrence or rebleeding was seen on follow-up MRI scans performed over the course of two years. Conclusions: For patients with cavernous malformation in the hypothalamus, accurate preoperative diagnosis with complete surgical removal by an appropriate surgical approach can contribute to satisfactory outcomes.
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Received: 05 July 2016
Published: 30 September 2016
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Corresponding Authors:
Pinan Liu, E-mail:pinanliu@ccmu.edu.cn;Zhixian Gao, E-mail:elunlun0555@sina.com
E-mail: pinanliu@ccmu.edu.cn;elunlun0555@sina.com
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