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(a and b) showing the preoperative images (before first surgery)
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F1
Imaging revealed a solid and cystic craniopharyngioma in the sellar-suprasellar region [Figure 1a and b].
(a and b) images after first surgery showing no residual tumour in the primary site but a small fragment adherent to the pons
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F2
Postoperative MR showed a tiny residual tumor adherent to the pons [Figure 2a and b].
Two years after surgery and radiotherapy no recurrence
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Follow-up imaging at the end of 2 years did not reveal any residual tumor [Figure 3].
(a and b) showing remote recurrence five years after first surgery and radiotherapy. The primary site is free of tumour
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F4
There was no evidence of tumor in the sellar-suprasellar area [Figure 4a and b].