Figure 1 (top far right) shows a large mass extending upwards to the third ventricle and posteriorly into the pre-pontine cistern (arrow).Figure 2 (top left) shows the tumor extending quite a bit and encasing the basilar artery (small arrow).
Figure 3 (bottom right) shows calcification within a hyperdense lobulated mass at the sprasellar region (arrow).
Figure 3 is a CT image axial. Figure 1 is a MRI T1 sagittal image, Figure 2 is an axial T2 MRI image.
Craniopharyngioma can causes symptoms in three separate ways:
1) increasing the pressure on the brain
2) disruption of the functions of the pituitary gland
3) damage to the optic nerveHeadache, nausea, vomiting and difficulty with balance are attributed to increased pressure on the brain.
Disruption to the pituitary gland can result in hormone inbalance that can lead to excessive thirst and urination (diabetes insipidus) and stunted growth.
Optic nerve damage cause vision problems that may be permanent and can worsen after surgery.
Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland It is a slow growing cystic tumor that occupies the (supra) sellar region.
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Craniopharyngioma
Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland It is a slow growing cystic tumor that occupies the (supra) sellar region.
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Craniopharyngioma
The cause of Craniopharynngiomas is unknown.
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