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- Title
Recurrent meningitis and persistence of craniopharyngeal canal: case report.
- Authors
Pinilla-Arias, D.; Hinojosa, J.; Esparza, J.; Muñoz, A.
- Abstract
Objects. Craniopharyngeal Canal is a rare malformation of the sphenoid bone described in up to 0.42% of the asymptomatic population. It's been related to the development of the Rathke's pouch during embrionary period although some authors think it's a vestige of a former vascular channel. Methods. This report details a case of a four and a half years old child that developed recurrent meningitis associated with this anomaly. Its origin, clinical manifestations and treatment options are discussed. Conclusion. Due to its low incidence and diagnostic difficulties, a high suspicion index is required while studying a case of recurrent meningitis or CSF leakage. Surgical approach is still controversial.
- Subjects
MENINGITIS; CENTRAL nervous system surgery; NEUROCRANIAL restructuring; SPHENOID bone; CEREBROSPINAL fluid proteins; SURGICAL &; topographical anatomy; DISEASES
- Publication
Neurocirugía, 2009, Vol 20, Issue 1, p50
- ISSN
1130-1473
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/S1130-1473(09)70195-2