Craniopharyngioma
Craniopharyngiomas are benign, cystic tumours, usually found above the sella turcica, depressing the underlying optic chiasm. They are thought to arise from remnants of Rathke's pouch and account for approximately 3% of primary intracranial tumours. Presentation is usually in children and in young adults.
Most consist of squamous epithelium, calcified debris and cystic regions of cholesteatomatous fluid. About 10% may be solid throughout.
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