Craniopharyngiomas

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



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July 20th 2010