AI Article Synopsis
- A 51-year-old woman had surgery to remove a pituitary tumor, which involved a craniotomy.
- During the operation, a previously undocumented abnormality called the "chiasmal spur" was found near the optic chiasm.
- This case marks the first time the chiasmal spur was identified and documented during surgery, rather than at autopsy.
Article Abstract
A 51-year-old woman underwent craniotomy for removal of a pituitary tumor. At surgery, anomalous tissue was found projecting forward from the anterior angle of the optic chiasm. Termed "the chiasmal spur," this anomaly has been described previously in 5 patients, all as an incidental finding at autopsy. Our case is the first instance of the chiasmal spur being discovered and photographed intraoperatively.
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Article Synopsis
- A 51-year-old woman had surgery to remove a pituitary tumor, which involved a craniotomy.
- During the operation, a previously undocumented abnormality called the "chiasmal spur" was found near the optic chiasm.
- This case marks the first time the chiasmal spur was identified and documented during surgery, rather than at autopsy.
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