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  Česky / Czech version Prakt. Lék., 2007, 87, No. 1, pp. 46-47
 
Craniopharyngioma in 79 years old man - a case study 
ŠLAPÁK J.i, WEBER P.1, MECHL M.2, KŘEN L.3 

1 Klinika interní, geriatrie, ošetřovatelství a praktického lékařství FN MU, Brno, Přednosta: prof. MUDr. H. Kubešová, CSc. 2Radiologická klinika FN a LF MU, Brno. Přednosta: prof. MUDr. V. Válek, CSc. 3Patologicko anatomický ústav, FN a LF MU, Brno, Přednosta: prof. MUDr. J. Mačák, CSc.
 


Summary:

       The authors describe a čase of craniopharyngioma in a 79 year old male that manifested itself through a disturbance of vision - diplopia, deterioration of perimeter, and symptoms of hypothyreosis. Diagnosis and treatment options are discussed on the basis of the authors' own experience. The authors eonsider this čase quiet atypical mainly due to the tumour type, negative CT scan result and an atypical MRI image. Theconclusive diagnosis was determined at the post mortem examination.

        Key words: craniopharyngioma, hemianopsy, CT, MRI.
       

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