Intracranial poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma: case report and literature review

Abstract

It is extremely uncommon to develop primary intracranial squamous cell carcinoma, which is typically brought on by the malignant transformation of epidermoid cysts or, less frequently, by other non-malignant epithelial cysts. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma arise in the suprasellar region. She was operated via pterional approach. The patient was plaint of decrease in visual acuity. 6 months follow-up showed visual improvement. Intracranial squamous cell carcinoma is a rare disease whose clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis are still unclear.

Keywords

• squamous cell carcinoma
• tumor epidermoid
• suprasellar tumor