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Hypothalamic Injury Following Surgery for Craniopharyngioma Causing Immediate Postoperative Death

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: While autonomic disturbances resulting from a hypothalamic injury are uncommon complications following surgery for craniopharyngioma, they can lead to postoperative death. Herein, we discuss the case of a multicompartmental craniopharyngioma in a 13-year-old child who died due to unexpected hypothalamic injury, resulting in rapid deterioration in the hemodynamic and neurological status of the patient.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18814

Authors: Pooja Bhandari, Sagar Nagpal, Ashwaghosha Parthasarathi, Mohammed M Ahmed, Mayank Jeswani

Institutions: Erie County Medical Center, Gajara Raja Medical College, Shyam Shah Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3207299293