Craniopharyngioma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002658",
  "term": "Craniopharyngioma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare, benign brain tumor that arises from remnants of Rathke's pouch, a structure involved in pituitary gland development. These tumors grow near the pituitary stalk and hypothalamus, often causing symptoms due to compression of surrounding brain structures. They are classified as Grade I by the World Health Organization (WHO).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 859 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/craniopharyngioma/"
}