Pituitary duplication and nasopharyngeal teratoma in a newborn: CT, MRI, US and correlative histopathological findings

Thierry A G M Huisman; Ursin Fischer; Eugen Boltshauser; Torsten Straube; Claudine Gysin

doi:10.1007/s00234-005-1374-8

Pituitary duplication and nasopharyngeal teratoma in a newborn: CT, MRI, US and correlative histopathological findings

Neuroradiology. 2005 Jul;47(7):558-61. doi: 10.1007/s00234-005-1374-8. Epub 2005 Jun 8.

Authors

Thierry A G M Huisman¹, Ursin Fischer, Eugen Boltshauser, Torsten Straube, Claudine Gysin

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. [email protected]

PMID: 15942796
DOI: 10.1007/s00234-005-1374-8

Abstract

The computed tomography and MRI imaging findings in a case of pituitary duplication and epipharyngeal teratoma are described in a newborn baby girl with respiratory difficulties. Associated skull base and central nervous system malformations are presented. Teratoma diagnosis was confirmed by histology. The embryological pathogenesis is discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Brain / abnormalities
Cleft Palate / complications
Congenital Abnormalities / diagnosis
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / complications*
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
Pituitary Gland / abnormalities*
Skull Base / abnormalities
Teratoma / complications*
Teratoma / diagnosis
Teratoma / pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
Ultrasonography*