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Arise from metaplasia of squamous epithelial remnants of the adenohypophysis and infundibulum

90% suprasellar

5-10 years of age and 40-60 years of age.

Imaging

Calcification

Cyst formation (variable signal characteristics on MRI)

Enhancement.