This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Childhood Tumors, Subject name: Pediatrics
Which of the following are supratentorial tumors? 
Select and explain. 
A. Craniopharyngioma, B. Medulloblastoma, C. Astrocytoma, D. Ependymoma
A: Craniopharyngioma
Answer: A: Craniopharyngioma 
Explanation: Ans. A. CraniopharyngiomaTumors arising from the brain are common in children. Certain genetic syndromes and familial factors increase the risk of occurrence of brain tumors. Over 2/3 of brain tumors in children are infratentorial. They can be classified as:* Cerebellar Tumors: Medulloblastoma, Astrocytoma* Brainstem Tumors: Glioma of the brainstem, Ependymoma of the IV ventricle* Supratentorial tumors: Craniopharyngioma, Glioma of the cerebral hemispheres, hypothalamic glioma, Glioma of optic nerve.