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The pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of the study is to review the pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas.

Methods

A literature review of articles relating to the embryogenesis of the pituitary gland and sella and the pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas was performed.

Conclusions

Craniopharyngiomas are benign, epithelial neoplasms of the sella and parasellar region seen in children and adults that may arise from neoplastic transformation of ectoderm-derived epithelial cell remnants of Rathke’s pouch and the craniopharyngeal duct.

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The authors thank John Shea, M.D., for reviewing the manuscript.

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Prabhu, V.C., Brown, H.G. The pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas. Childs Nerv Syst 21, 622–627 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-005-1190-9

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