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Early craniopharyngioma does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, functions about hormone making, growth, and vision may be affected. | Early craniopharyngioma does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, functions about hormone making, growth, and vision may be affected. | ||
:*[[ | '''Symptoms by increasing the pressure on the brain''' | ||
:*[[Headache]] | |||
:*[[Balance disorder]] | :*[[Balance disorder]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Nausea]] and [[Vomiting]] | ||
'''Symptomsby disrupting the function of the pituitary gland''' | |||
:*[[ | :*[[Polydipsia]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Polyuria]] | ||
:*[[Short stature]] | :*[[Short stature]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Weight gain]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Myxedema]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Amenorrhea]] | ||
'''Symptoms by damaging the optic nerve''' | |||
:*[[ | :*[[Lethargy]] | ||
:*[[ | :*[[Vision loss]] (bitemporal hemianopsia) | ||
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | ||
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What is craniopharyngioma?
Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland. It doesn't have any early symptoms. With the development of the tumor, they may grow into the pituitary gland, optic chiasm, optic nerves, or nearby fluid -filled spaces in the brain. Many functions including hormone making, growth, and vision may be affected. Frequent symptoms include polydipsia, anorexia, balance disorder, headache, vision loss. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of them.
How do I know if I have craniopharyngioma and what are the symptoms of craniopharyngioma?
Early craniopharyngioma does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, functions about hormone making, growth, and vision may be affected.
Symptoms by increasing the pressure on the brain
Symptomsby disrupting the function of the pituitary gland
Symptoms by damaging the optic nerve
- Vision loss (bitemporal hemianopsia)
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for craniopharyngioma?
How to know you have craniopharyngioma?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for craniopharyngioma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating craniopharyngioma
Prevention of craniopharyngioma
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000345.htm
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/child-cranio/Patient/page2