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Pituitary duplication and nasopharyngeal teratoma in a newborn: CT, MRI, US and correlative histopathological findings

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The computed tomography and MRI imaging findings in a case of pituitary duplication and epipharyngeal teratoma are described in a newborn baby girl with respiratory difficulties. Associated skull base and central nervous system malformations are presented. Teratoma diagnosis was confirmed by histology. The embryological pathogenesis is discussed.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland

    Thierry A. G. M. Huisman & Torsten Straube

  2. Division of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, Zurich, Switzerland

    Ursin Fischer & Claudine Gysin

  3. Department of Neurology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, Zurich, Switzerland

    Eugen Boltshauser

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Huisman, T.A.G.M., Fischer, U., Boltshauser, E. et al. Pituitary duplication and nasopharyngeal teratoma in a newborn: CT, MRI, US and correlative histopathological findings. Neuroradiology 47, 558–561 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-005-1374-8

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