[Abnormal movement disclosing craniopharyngioma. Apropos of 2 cases]

M A Barthez; C Billard; J J Santini

[Abnormal movement disclosing craniopharyngioma. Apropos of 2 cases]

Arch Fr Pediatr. 1985 Nov;42(9):787-9.

[Article in French]

Authors

M A Barthez, C Billard, J J Santini

PMID: 4083982

Abstract

Two cases of abnormal movements (hemichorea and ballismus) resulting from craniopharyngiomas are reported and discussed. They highlight the infiltrative nature of these tumors. Tumoral causes of extrapyramidal signs are rare but should be kept in mind.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child, Preschool
Craniopharyngioma / complications*
Craniopharyngioma / diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Movement Disorders / etiology*
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Pituitary Neoplasms / complications*
Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed