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A 9-year-old female child with history of head ache and visual disturbance. What could be possible diagnosis?

A
Craniopharyngioma
B
Pituitary macroadenoma
C
Hypothalamic Hamartoma
D
Optic glioma
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. a. CraniopharyngiomaCRANIOPHARYNGIOMAIt is most commonly seen in children and diagnosed between 5-12 years of age.Incidence rate 7-10% of the population.Calcification on X-ray is the minimal invasiveness.Symptoms includes:Bitemporal hemianopsiaHeadachePanhypopituitarismGrowth failureVomitingConfusionDelayed pubertyRadiological findings: Calcified lesion seen above the sella turcica.Treatment: Surgery and radiation; no role for chemotherapy

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