Craniopharyngioma Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Most Common Supratentorial Tumor
A
Craniopharyngioma
2
Q
Tumor Arise from
A
the Remnant of Rathke’s Pouch [ which form the anterior pituitary]
3
Q
Clinical Features
A
- Bitemporal Hemianopia [Tunnel Vision]
- Hyper- PRL
- Panhypopituitarism
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
Brain X-ray – Calcification
Brain MRI – Supra sellar calcified cyst
5
Q
Treatment
A
: Surgical resection
6
Q
Prognosis
A
Generally Good but with high recurrence rate
