Craniopharyngiomas
Facts
:
MC in children, bimodal distribution
Benign, suprasellar tumor arising from Rathke's pouch
Tumor consists of multiple cysts, filled with oily fluid
History / PE
:
Hypopituitarism
Headaches
Bitemporal hemianopsia
Diagnosis
:
MRI / CT scan
Treatment
:
Surgery +/- radiotherapy
July 20th 2010
Categories
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Surgery
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