Women presented with on and off headache. On lateral x-ray suprasellar calcifications are seen and she has heteronymous hemianopia. Diagnosis;
Craniopharyngioma: MC benign tumor in childhood These are rare, usually suprasellar, paially calcified, solid / mixed solid-cystic, benign tumors arising from remnants of Rathke's pouch. C/F: Headaches visual impairment - Bitemporal heteronymous hemianopia Impaired growth Hypopituitarism; Central DI polyuria/polydipsia Rx: surgery/ radiotherapy/ their combination.
Craniopharyngioma
Pituitary macroadenoma
Astrocytoma
None
FMGE 2019