Pathology · Endocrine System · Hard
Craniopharyngioma
Meaning: Benign but locally aggressive tumour near the pituitary gland, arising from embryonic remnants.
In practice: Visual field loss and growth failure were caused by a craniopharyngioma.
Word parts
- cranio- means skull
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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