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Cuellar-Hernández JJ, Ortega-Ruiz OR, Rodriguez-Armendariz AG, Castillo-Acevedo CD, Pérez-Ruano LA, Caro-Osorio E, Garza-Baez A. Accurate preoperative diagnosis of a Rathke cleft cyst with the aid of a novel classification for sellar cystic lesions and a diagnostic algorithm decision: Tools for differentiating cystic sellar lesions with a representative case. Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:120. [PMID: 38741985 PMCID: PMC11090547 DOI: 10.25259/sni_59_2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) is a benign lesion in the sellar and suprasellar compartments. Similarly, pituitary adenomas can present with cystic morphology, making it a differential diagnosis when evaluating a patient with a cystic lesion in the sellar region. Surgical goals differ between RCCs and pituitary adenomas as the first can achieve remission of symptoms with cyst decompression in contrast to pituitary adenomas where complete resection would be the main goal. Imaging analysis alone may not be sufficient to define a preoperative surgical plan. The combination of imaging and conjoined use of validated tools may provide valuable insights to the clinician when defining a surgical approach. Case Description We present a case of a 27-year-old male with a 3-month history of visual disturbances and headaches. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic lesion in the sellar compartment with compression of nearby structures. The authors were able to accurately diagnose this sellar lesion as an RCC with the conjoined aid of two classifications proposed in the literature. Cyst evacuation was performed with relief of symptoms and improved visual outcomes at follow-up. Conclusion While cystic adenomas can require total resection for cure, RCCs can show marked improvement with partial resection and evacuation of its contents. An accurate preoperative diagnosis can lead the surgeon to opt for the best surgical approach.
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- J. Javier Cuellar-Hernández
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Neuro-Radiology, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Nakase K, Nishimura F, Yokoyama S, Kakutani M, Morisaki Y, Kotsugi M, Takeshima Y, Matsuda R, Young-Soo P, Nakagawa I. Long-term outcomes and potential predictive recurrence factors after endonasal endoscopic surgical treatment of symptomatic Rathke's cleft cysts. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:85. [PMID: 38366128 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02322-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Although patients with symptomatic Rathke's cleft cysts (RCCs) receive surgical treatment, recurrence sometimes occurs after surgery. However, the mechanism underlying recurrence remains unclear. We evaluated the outcomes of RCC decompression over a long-term follow-up period. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 35 patients with symptomatic RCC who underwent endonasal endoscopic surgery (EES) at our institution between 2008 and 2023. Patients' characteristics, intraoperative findings, and postoperative follow-up outcomes were evaluated. A univariate regression model was used to identify the predictors of recurrence. The median patient age was 48.0 years, and 74.2% of the patients were female. The mean follow-up duration was 94.7 ± 47.6 months. Cyst content recurrence was observed in 15 patients (42.8%). Five patients (14.2%) with symptomatic recurrence underwent reoperation. Postoperative vision improved in all 23 patients (100%); headaches improved in 20 patients (90.9%). A new hormonal deficit occurred in two patients (5.7%). Complications included intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in 10 patients (28.5%), postoperative CSF leak in two patients (5.7%), permanent diabetes insipidus in two patients (5.7%), and postoperative infection in three patients (8.5%). Univariate analyses revealed that the position of the anterior pituitary lobe (p = 0.019) and preoperative visual disturbances (p = 0.008) significantly affected recurrence after surgery. Although EES was efficient, the recurrence rate was relatively high over a long-term period. The anterior pituitary lobe position and preoperative visual disturbances were significantly associated with recurrence. The anterior-inferior position can predict a high risk of recurrence before surgery.
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- Kenta Nakase
- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8521, Japan
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Zheng SH, Lin JY. A case report and literature review on Rathke's cleft cyst-associated hemorrhage presenting with diabetes insipidus and chest pain. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:6005-6007. [PMID: 37739892 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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- Shan-Hong Zheng
- Department of General Practice, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China.
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Ugga L, Franca RA, Scaravilli A, Solari D, Cocozza S, Tortora F, Cavallo LM, De Caro MDB, Elefante A. Neoplasms and tumor-like lesions of the sellar region: imaging findings with correlation to pathology and 2021 WHO classification. Neuroradiology 2023; 65:675-699. [PMID: 36799985 PMCID: PMC10033642 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-023-03120-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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The sellar region represents a complex anatomical area, composed of multiple structures of different embryological derivation, including the skull base and the pituitary gland, along with vascular, nervous, and meningeal structures. Masses arising in this region include benign and malignant lesions arising from the pituitary gland itself, but also from vestigial embryological residues or surrounding tissues, that may require different therapeutic approaches. While assessing sellar region masses, the combination of clinical presentation and imaging features is fundamental to define hypotheses about their nature. MR represents the imaging modality of choice, providing information about the site of the lesion, its imaging features, and relation with adjacent structures, while CT is useful to confirm the presence of lesion calcifications or to reveal tumor invasion of bony structures. The aim of this pictorial review is to provide an overview of the common neoplasms and tumor-like conditions of the sellar region, according to the 2021 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System (fifth edition), with an emphasis on the radiologic-pathologic correlation. After a brief introduction on the anatomy of this region and the imaging and pathological techniques currently used, the most relevant MRI characteristics, clinical findings, and pathological data, including histologic and molecular features, will be shown and discussed, with the aim of facilitating an appropriate differential diagnosis among these entities.
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- Lorenzo Ugga
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Seo SH, Hwang K, Ji SY, Han JH, Kim CY. Surgical Management and Long-Term Results of Rathke's Cleft Cyst. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2023; 66:82-89. [PMID: 36274248 PMCID: PMC9837479 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2022.0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Rathke's cleft cysts (RCCs) are nonneoplastic cysts. Most of them are asymptomatic and stable; when symptomatic, RCCs are surgically fenestrated and drained. However, the outcomes remain unclear. The authors evaluated the outcomes of RCC decompression. METHODS Between 2004 and 2019, 32 RCCs were decompressed in a single tertiary institution. The clinical characteristics, intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, and endocrinological and surgical outcomes were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who underwent sequential imaging at least twice and at least 12 months after surgery were included in the analysis. RESULTS Patients' mean age was 40.8±14.9 years, and 62.5% were women. The mean follow-up duration was 62.3±48.6 months. In 21 patients (65.6%), no residual cysts were identified on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Of the 18 patients with preoperative visual field defects, 17 (94.4%) experienced postoperative visual improvement. Postoperative complications included endocrinological deterioration in 11 patients (34.4%), permanent diabetes insipidus in 11 (34.4%), infection in four (12.5%), intrasellar hemorrhage in three (9.4%), and cerebrospinal fluid leak in two (6.3%). Follow-up images revealed cyst recurrence in nine patients (28.1%), an average of 20.4 months after surgery; in three patients, the cysts were symptomatic, and resection was repeated. Multivariable analysis revealed that postoperative endocrinological deterioration was the only independent factor associated with cyst recurrence (p=0.028; hazard ratio, 6.800). CONCLUSION Our findings showed that although only cyst fenestration for decompression was performed to preserve pituitary function, more pituitary dysfunction occurred than expected. Besides, the postoperative hormonal deterioration itself acted as a risk factor for cyst recurrence. In conclusion, surgery for RCC should be more careful.
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- Seung-Ho Seo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Tavakol S, Catalino MP, Cote DJ, Boles X, Laws ER, Bi WL. Cyst Type Differentiates Rathke Cleft Cysts From Cystic Pituitary Adenomas. Front Oncol 2021; 11:778824. [PMID: 34956896 PMCID: PMC8702518 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.778824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose A classification system for cystic sellar lesions does not exist. We propose a novel classification scheme for these lesions based on the heterogeneity of the cyst wall/contents and the presence of a solid component on imaging. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 205 patients’ medical records (2008–2020) who underwent primary surgery for a cystic sellar lesion. Cysts were classified a priori into 1 of 4 cyst types based on the heterogeneity of the cyst wall/contents and the presence of a solid component imaging. There was high interrater reliability. Univariable and multivariable models were used to estimate the ability of cyst type to predict the two most common diagnoses: Rathke cleft cyst (RCC) and cystic pituitary adenoma. Results The frequencies of RCC and cystic pituitary adenoma in our cohort were 45.4% and 36.4%, respectively. Non-neoplastic lesions (e.g., arachnoid cysts and RCC) were more likely to be Type 1 or 2, whereas cystic neoplasms (e.g., pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas) were more likely to be Type 3 or 4 (p<0.0001). Higher cyst types, compared to Type 1, had higher odds of being cystic pituitary adenomas compared to RCCs (OR: 23.7, p=0.033, and 342.6, p <0.0001, for Types 2 and 4, respectively). Lesions with a fluid-fluid level on preoperative MRI also had higher odds of being pituitary adenomas (OR: 12.7; p=0.023). Cystic pituitary adenomas were more common in patients with obesity (OR: 5.0, p=0.003) or symptomatic hyperprolactinemia (OR: 11.5; p<0.001, respectively). The multivariable model had a positive predictive value of 82.2% and negative predictive value of 86.4%. Conclusion When applied to the diagnosis of RCC versus cystic pituitary adenoma, higher cystic lesion types (Type 2 & 4), presence of fluid-fluid level, symptomatic hyperprolactinemia, and obesity were predictors of cystic pituitary adenoma. Further validation is needed, but this classification scheme may prove to be a useful tool for the management of patients with common sellar pathology.
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- Sherwin Tavakol
- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Edward R. Laws Jr, ; Wenya Linda Bi,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Edward R. Laws Jr, ; Wenya Linda Bi,
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Lehner L, Garamvölgyi R, Jakab C, Kerekes Z, Czeibert K. A Recurrent Suprapituitary Ependymal Cyst Managed by Endoscopy-Assisted Transsphenoidal Surgery in a Canine: A Case Report. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:112. [PMID: 31041316 PMCID: PMC6476904 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A 9-years-old spayed female mixed-breed dog was referred for the evaluation of intermittent head tremors, obtundation, long-standing blindness, and a tendency to seek confined spaces. The dog lost its vision 6 months before the current presentation. A menace response was absent on ophthalmological examination. Neurological examination did not show any abnormalities. A cyst measuring 16 × 18 × 14 mm was observed above the pituitary gland on magnetic resonance imaging. It extended toward the frontal area and compressed the optic chiasm and hypothalamic regions. A minimum preoperative database, including the findings of other required blood tests, was prepared. No abnormal laboratory findings were observed. Endoscopy-assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy was performed to remove the pituitary gland, drain the cyst, and partially excise the cyst wall. Normal pituitary gland tissue was observed on histopathology, and the mass was found to have a neuroendocrine or ependymal origin on cytology. Strict post-operative laboratory tests were performed at 1-h intervals for 24 h. An empty sella turcica region, and a collapsed and empty cyst wall was observed on follow-up magnetic resonance imaging. After 3 days of observation, the dog was discharged with a prescription of substitution therapy. However, the dog presented with the same signs and symptoms 73 days after the surgery. Cyst recurrence was apparent on magnetic resonance imaging. The owner requested euthanasia, and an ependymal cyst was observed on necropsy. To the best of our knowledge, we present the first case of an intra- and suprasellar ependymal cyst, and its surgical management in a canine. The findings from this case suggest that endoscopic transsphenoidal drainage and hypophysectomy could be a good surgical approach in cases where involvement of the pituitary gland is confirmed or strongly suspected on the basis of cytological and imaging findings.
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- László Lehner
- Felicavet Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medicopus Nonprofit, Ltd., "Kaposi Mór" Teaching Hospital of Somogy County, Kaposvár, Hungary
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- VetScan Small Animal Diagnostic, Ltd., Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Ethology, Institute of Biology, "Eötvös Loránd" University, Budapest, Hungary
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Aguilar S, Thoo YS, Giammattei L, Roukain A, Agrebi Y, Aellen J, Schiemann U. [Not Available]. PRAXIS 2019; 108:1061-1063. [PMID: 31822227 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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- Sergio Aguilar
- Service de médecine interne HFR Riaz, Hôpital fribourgeois
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- Service de médecine interne HFR Riaz, Hôpital fribourgeois
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- Service de radiologie HFR Riaz, Hôpital fribourgeois
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- Service de radiologie HFR Riaz, Hôpital fribourgeois
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- Service de médecine interne HFR Riaz, Hôpital fribourgeois
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Martinez Santos J, Hannay M, Olar A, Eskandari R. Rathke's Cleft Cyst Apoplexy in Two Teenage Sisters. Pediatr Neurosurg 2019; 54:428-435. [PMID: 31634887 DOI: 10.1159/000503112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Rathke's cleft cysts (RCC) are sellar-suprasellar cysts that are usually discovered incidentally given their indolent clinical course. When symptoms do arise, the most common clinical presentation is headache, visual field deficits due to visual pathway compression, diplopia due to cavernous sinus compression, chemical meningitis due to spillage of the cyst contents, endocrine dysfunction, and very rarely apoplexy. We present 2 cases of RCC in sisters who developed a sudden onset of symptoms in a manner similar to pituitary apoplexy. Interestingly, one of them had a very unusual presentation with seizure. We hypothesize that acute symptoms occur due to aggressive intracystic overproduction of mucopolysaccharides (with or without hemorrhage) and a resulting compressive syndrome or local irritation of surrounding structures by spillage of the cyst contents. RCC can be encountered incidentally in family members or may have a familiar predisposition. Since both sisters presented here developed apoplexy symptoms, we propose a more frequent follow-up with sequential imaging in patients with a family history of RCC. Transsphenoidal surgery with evacuation of the cyst contents is the treatment modality of choice, with excellent outcomes.
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- Jaime Martinez Santos
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA,
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