FETAL CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA

CASE REPORT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Craniopharyngiomas are the most common parasellar tumors in children and adults, but rare in the perinatal period (representing only 5.6% of all fetal and neonatal tumors). They are of benign origin from the histopathological point of view, and may present an evolution that is difficult to control due to their location and ability to infiltrate surrounding tissues. CASE REPORT: This paper reports a case of fetal craniopharyngioma diagnosed by histopathology and suspected based on an obstetric ultrasound examination. DISCUSSION: Despite the diagnostic difficulty, fetal craniopharyngioma can be suspected in the prenatal period CONCLUSION: Rare condition during pregnancy. It is concluded that craniopharyngiomas can be suspected during pregnancy through ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance, however the definitive diagnosis can only be established with anatomopathological study