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Imaging of craniopharyngioma

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Background

Craniopharyngiomas are present with a wide range of appearances, but the existence of cysts, calcification, and enhancement in a suprasellar tumor strongly favors the diagnosis.

Discussion

There is a significant differential diagnosis that must be considered. The pre- and postoperative imaging of craniopharyngioma is reviewed.

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  1. Department of Medical Imaging, Children’s Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children’s Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60614, USA

    John G. Curran & Erin O’Connor

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Curran, J.G., O’Connor, E. Imaging of craniopharyngioma. Childs Nerv Syst 21, 635–639 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-005-1245-y

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