Craniopharyngioma causes

Overview

There are two histological phenotypes seen in craniopharyngioma; the adamantinomatous tumours, seen in children, that resemble enamel forming neoplasm's in the oropharynx and the squamous papillary form, predominantly seen in adults. The characteristic location of these tumours in the sellar and para-sellar region, together with the different histological subtypes, allows for two theories that may explain the origin of these tumours.