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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2002; 45(2): 109-111
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-32488
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Simultaneous Treatment of a Pituitary Adenoma and an Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Through a Supraorbital Keyhole Approach

R.  Revuelta1 , N.  Arriada-Mendicoa1 , J.  Ramirez-Alba1 , J.  L.  Soto-Hernandez2
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 2Department of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico
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Publication Date:
25 June 2002 (online)

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Abstract

We describe a case in which an incidental left carotid aneurysm was found during the preoperative evaluation of a pituitary adenoma. After magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and angiography delineated their characteristics, we chose to treat both lesions simultaneously through a left supraorbital keyhole approach. The aneurysm clipping was followed by intracapsular resection of the tumor that was identified later as a non-secretory adenoma. The postoperative course was uneventful. This case shows that in carefully selected patients it is possible to treat successfully concurrent conditions through a minimally invasive approach, with the well known advantages of low morbidity and a short hospital stay.

Key words

Craniotomy - Pituitary Neoplasms - Cerebral Aneurysm

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