Women presented with on and off headache. On lateral x-ray suprasellar calcifications are seen and she has heteronymous hemianopia. Diagnosis;
Correct Answer: Craniopharyngioma
Description: 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.
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