Chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses in adults: a case series and review of the literature.
| Publication Type | Review |
| Authors | Raelson C, Chiang G |
| Journal | J Neuroimaging |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 361-4 |
| Date Published | 07/04/2014 |
| ISSN | 1552-6569 |
| Keywords | Brain Neoplasms, Glioma, Hypothalamus, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Optic Chiasm, Optic Nerve Neoplasms |
| Abstract | Chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses are commonly seen in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and often demonstrate a benign clinical course. These masses are, however, rare in adults and require tissue sampling for diagnosis. Here, we present four cases of chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses in adults with pathologically proven diagnoses. We also provide a review of the literature and propose a limited differential in this age group. |
| DOI | 10.1111/jon.12132 |
| PubMed ID | 25039315 |