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Review
. 2005 Aug;21(8-9):622-7.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-005-1190-9. Epub 2005 Jun 18.

The pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas

Vikram C Prabhu  1 , Henry G Brown
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Review

The pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas

Vikram C Prabhu et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2005 Aug.

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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