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Pediatrics General 6918034a

Suprasellar cystic mass in children is –

A
Medulloblastoma
B
Craniopharyngioma
C
Meningioma
D
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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)..

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