Question 56 (part 2) · LEK · Pituitary adenomas
Which is true about craniopharyngioma?
- A. it is a benign tumour located in the sella turcica and responsible for hyperprolactinemia.
- B. it is a benign tumour located in the sella turcica or in the suprasellar space. it may cause symptoms of hypopituitarism but never causes damage to the hypothalamus.
- C. it is a malignant, hormonally active tumour located in the suprasellar space that releases vasopressin.
- D. it is a benign tumour located in the sella turcica or in the suprasellar space. it may cause damage to the hypothalamus and induce diabetes insipidus.
- E. it is a malignant, hormonally inactive tumour that infiltrates the region of the optic chiasm.
Hint
Recall its embryonic origin (Rathke's pouch) and which structures lie next to the suprasellar space.
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