craniopharyngioma

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11701
Congenital tumor arising from the pituitary gland in the embryonic tissue between the brain and pharynx.
Note: As the specific cells from which the tumor arises also contribute to tooth formation, the tumor will often show calcium deposits visible on X-rays.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 859 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'craniopharyngioma' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11701 RIS BibTex EndNote
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