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Anatomy FMGE 2019 73261e51

Women presented with on and off headache. On lateral x-ray suprasellar calcifications are seen and she has heteronymous hemianopia. Diagnosis;

A
Craniopharyngioma
B
Pituitary macroadenoma
C
Astrocytoma
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Craniopharyngioma: MC benign tumor in childhood These are rare, usually suprasellar, paially calcified, solid / mixed solid-cystic, benign tumors arising from remnants of Rathke's pouch. C/F: Headaches visual impairment - Bitemporal heteronymous hemianopia Impaired growth Hypopituitarism; Central DI polyuria/polydipsia Rx: surgery/ radiotherapy/ their combination.

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