Atypical Craniopharyngioma
Keywords:
Craniopharyngioma, parasellar region, magnetic resonance imagingAbstract
Magnetic resonance (MR) is the preferred method for diagnosing craniopharyngiomas. It best demonstrates the morphology of the tumor, its extent, and its association with surrounding structures. Variable appearance of craniopharyngiomas on MR images reflects diverse histologic appearance. We present a case of an atypical craniopharyngioma with high signal intensity in all MR sequences.
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