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Preferred Label : Craniopharyngioma;

NCIt synonyms : Rathke Pouch Neoplasm; Craniopharyngioma (WHO Grade I); Rathke's Pouch Neoplasm; Rathke Pouch Tumor; Craniopharyngioma (WHO Grade 1); Tumor of Rathke's Pouch;

NCIt related terms : Neoplasm of Rathke's Pouch; Rathke's Pouch Tumor; CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA, BENIGN; Cystoma; Benign neoplasm of craniopharyngeal duct; Craniopharyngeal Tumor;

NCIt definition : A benign, partly cystic, epithelial tumor of the sellar region, presumably derived from Rathke pouch epithelium. It affects mainly children and young adults. There are two clinicopathological forms: adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma and papillary craniopharyngioma. The most significant factor associated with recurrence is the extent of surgical resection, with lesions greater than 5 cm in diameter carrying a markedly worse prognosis. (Adapted from WHO);

Alternative definition : NICHD: A histologically benign, but locally destructive, partly cystic, epithelial tumor of the sellar region, derived from Rathke pouch epithelium.; CDISC: A benign epithelial neoplasm of the sellar region, presumably derived from Rathke pouch epithelium.; NCI-GLOSS: A benign brain tumor that may be considered malignant because it can damage the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.;

Neoplastic status : Benign;

ICD-O code : 9350/1;

Codes from synonyms : 10011318; CDR0000046131; D35.3;

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