Craniopharyngioma in the Temporal Lobe: A Case Report
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Herein, we report on an unusual case of craniopharyngioma arising in the temporal lobe with no prior history of surgery and with no connection to the craniopharyngeal duct. MR images showed a cystic tumor with a small solid portion. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a craniopharyngioma occurring in the temporal lobe.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004