Parent A D, Fleischer A S, Marc J A, Ball T I
J Pediatr Surg. 1977 Apr;12(2):251-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(77)80017-1.
The advent of computerized axial tomography (CAT scan) has augmented the neurologic diagnostic armamentarium dramatically. The ability of the CAT scan to differentiate and accurately locate various intracranial densities in a noninvasive manner makes it a very valuable method of investigating craniopharyngiomas. Because they are often composed of cystic, solid, and calcified portions, craniopharyngiomas are very well demonstrated, with the same CAT scan revealing ventricular size as well. A recent and representative case is reported demonstrating the correlation between the CAT scan and the operative findings.
计算机断层扫描（CAT扫描）的出现极大地扩充了神经诊断手段。CAT扫描能够以非侵入性方式区分并准确定位各种颅内密度，这使其成为研究颅咽管瘤非常有价值的方法。由于颅咽管瘤通常由囊性、实性和钙化部分组成，通过CAT扫描能很好地显示出来，同时该扫描还能显示脑室大小。本文报告了一个近期的典型病例，展示了CAT扫描结果与手术所见之间的相关性。
