Study on cystic craniopharyngioma treated with nuclide 32 P-colloid via three-dimensional orien-tation / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the curative effect of 32 P-colloid on craniopharyngioma .Meth-ods Eighteen patients with craniopharyngioma ( from January 2001 to February 2006 ) were treated with in-jecting certain dose of 32 P-colloid, via the technique of three -dimensional orientation conducted by CT to indicate the location of the tumor , and draw out the cystic liquid by centesis .Results The cysts continual-ly shrank in 8 patients(about 44.4%) and vanished thoroughly in 7 patients(about 38.8%).The total ef-fective rate was 83.3% without surgical death or serious complication occurred .Conclusion The 32 P-colloid combining with the technique of three -dimensional orientation conducted by CT is a promising method to treat craniopharyngioma without obvious side -effects.