Rathke's cleft cysts (RCCs) are benign fluid-filled cysts that develop in the pituitary gland because of the abnormal embryological development of Rathke's pouch. Most RCCs are small and asymptomatic; however, they can present with symptoms or documented growth, sometimes prompting surgical treatment. For smaller asymptomatic lesions, an unknown proportion demonstrates regression over time. This study describes 3 cases of spontaneous RCC regression.
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