A rare case of craniopharyngioma in the pituitary stalk region mimicking lymphocytic hypophysitis

Key Points

• This report aims to identify a rare occurrence of craniopharyngioma in the pituitary stalk region and its similarities with lymphocytic hypophysitis.
• Case presentation detailing imaging and clinical findings of the tumor.
• Comparison with typical symptoms of lymphocytic hypophysitis.
• Diagnostic review based on imaging techniques and histopathology.
• The tumor exhibited characteristics atypical for lymphocytic hypophysitis.
• Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma.
• Patient underwent successful treatment with no recurrence noted in follow-ups.