Papillary Craniopharyngioma | Germ Cell Tumor | |
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Clinical findings | ||
Hypothalamic dysfunction, including diabetes insipidus | – | Yes |
MR imaging characteristics | ||
Component | Cystic predominance | Solid predominance |
DWI signals in the solid part | Hypointense | Isointense |
Marginal contrast enhancement | Yes | – |
Shape | Spheric | Transinfundibular |
Pituitary stalk | – | Thickening |
Tumor seedings | – | Yes |
Size change of the pineal gland after radiotherapy | – | Yes |
Main management strategy | Surgery | Radiation therapy |
Outcomes | Higher recurrence rate | – |
Note:—indicates the feature was significantly lower or less in the specific tumor group.