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Craniopharyngioma

Microscopic

The sections show a cystic tumour with focal non-psammomatous calcifications, composed of a bland epithelial cell population (without significant nuclear atypia) in a loose fibrous stroma. Clusters of “wet“ keratin are present. There is no mitotic activity and no necrosis.

Diagnosis

SELLAR TISSUE:
-ADAMANTIOMATOUS CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA.