Suprasellar cystic mass in children is –
High-Yield Explanation
Craniopharyngjoma
Craniophyngioma is the most common supratentorial tumor in children.
It is a suprasellar tumor which presents as cystic mass.
It arises from squamous epithelial cells crests of embryonic rathke's pouch.
Clinical presentation of craniopharyngioma
In children they present as --> visual loss, growth failure, Bitemporal hemianopsia
In adults they present as —> visual loss & endocrine dysfunction (D'1, delayed puberty)..