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ea0037ep1186 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015

Spontaneous pneumocephalus associated with a giant craniopharyngioma

Daraki Vasiliki , Papadaki Efrosini , Zampoulakis Nikos , Mamalaki Evangelia , Kalikakis George , Papavasiliou Stathis

Introduction: Pneumocephalus is defined as the presence of air within the cranial cavity. It is usually associated with neurosurgical procedures but can also be caused by craniofacial trauma, infections and tumours of the skull base and rarely can occur spontaneously. Neoplasms involving the pituitary fossa are unusual causes of spontaneous pneumocephalus.Case report: A 39-year-old man presented in the emergency department with significant visual loss, h...