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Rathke cleft cyst

Thursday 25 March 2004

Definition: Rathke cleft cysts (RCCs) are benign epithelium-lined intrasellar cysts believed to originate from remnants of the Rathke pouch.

Images

 Rathke’s pouch cyst. Sagittal section of the sella.

See also

 Rathke cleft / Rathke pouch