Neuro Ophtho · Pituitary adenoma visual defects

Adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma.

Large lobuiated predominantly cystic sellar-suprasellar mass with soiid mural component, showing extension into the third ventricle and parasellar regions with significant mass effect on optic apparatus and hypothalamic structures, and inferior extension into the sphenoid sinus. Findings are most suggestive of Adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma. An adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma (ACP) is a slow-growing, benign brain tumor near the pituitary gland. Because these tumors frequently compress or invade the optic nerves and visual pathways, eye symptoms—such as blurred vision, decreased visual acuity, and bitemporal hemianopia (loss of the outer half of your vision)—are among the most common presenting signs

ASContributed byDr. Ananya Singhal3rd year Resident, Prasad institute of medical sciences

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