Benign tumors generally believed to originate from remnants of Rathke's pouch at the junction of the infundibular stalk and pituitary. Usually lies above the sella turcica and can affect the optic chiasm, pituitary and hypthalamus.
a common destructive tumorogenic lesions of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
(KRAY-nee-o-fah-rin-jee-O-ma): A type of brain tumor that develops in the region of the pituitary gland near the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst. These tumors are usually benign, but are sometimes considered malignant because they can press on or damage the hypothalamus and affect vital functions.
a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain)
A tumor of the brain near the pituitary gland. Seen most often in children and young adults. Often associated with increased intracranial pressure.
Congenital tumor arising from the embryonic duct between the brain and pharynx.
A type of brain tumour, normally diagnosed in children or young adults.
A benign tumor located near the pituitary gland, represents about 5-13% of pediatric brain tumors.
A benign tumor arising from small nests of cells located near the pituitary stalk.
A benign brain tumor that may be considered malignant because it can damage the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
Craniopharyngioma is a type of tumor that comprises 9% of all pediatric brain tumors and usually occur in children between 5 and 10 years of age. They are very slow growing tumors. They arise from the cells along the pituitary stalk.
