The tumor arises in the suprasellar region and can extend into the intrasellar region.

Bimodal distribution: 

  • 5–14 years; second peak at 50–75 years
  • Most common childhood supratentorial tumor

Imaging: Suprasellar calcified cyst with a lobulated contour

A,B) Craniopharyngioma pre and post contrast

C) MRI head (T1 weighted; with contrast; sagittal of a patient with acute visual loss in the right eye - There is an intrasellar and suprasellar mass with both cystic and solid portions. The solid portions show strong contrast enhancement.