Suprasellar Epidermoid Cyst Originating from the Infundibulum: Case Report and Literature Review.

Authors

Erin P McCormack
Justin M Cappuzzo
Zachary Litvack, Neurological Surgery, Swedish Brain and Spine Specialists, Seattle, USA.Follow
M Isabel Almira-Suarez
Jonathan S Sherman

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-29-2018

Publication Title

Cureus

Keywords

epidermoid cyst; infundibulum; pituitary; stalk

Abstract

Epidermoid cysts account for a small fraction of intracranial brain tumors, most commonly found in the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar cisterns. Here we present a rare case of an epidermoid cyst located in the suprasellar region, specifically originating from the infundibulum. Only one additional case with an epidermoid cyst originating within the pituitary stalk has been previously reported in the literature. The patient in this case presented with headaches, diplopia and blurred vision without any endocrinopathy. The patient's pre-operative evaluation was significant for pseudotumor cerebri, hyponatremia, obesity, and a history of smoking; post-operative course was significant for neurogenic diabetes insipidus.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Recommended Citation

McCormack, Erin P; Cappuzzo, Justin M; Litvack, Zachary; Almira-Suarez, M Isabel; and Sherman, Jonathan S, "Suprasellar Epidermoid Cyst Originating from the Infundibulum: Case Report and Literature Review." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 994.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/994