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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Craniopharyngioma is a type of tumor that comprises 9% of all pediatric brain tumors. They usually occur in children between 5 and 10 years of age.[1]
It has a point prevalence of approximately 2/100,000.[2]
They are also known as Rathke pouch tumors, hypophyseal duct tumors, or adamantinomas.
Historical perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Differentiating craniopharyngioma from other diseases
Epidemiology and demographics
Risk factors
Natural history, complications and prognosis
Diagnosis
History and symptoms
Physical examination
Laboratory findings
CT
MRI
Treatment
Medical therapy
Surgery
References
- ↑ Hamid R, Sarkar S, Hossain MA, Mazumder U, Akanda NI, Parvin R (2007). "Clinical picture of craniopharyngioma in childhood". Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ. 16 (2): 123–6. PMID 17703145.
- ↑ Garnett MR, Puget S, Grill J, Sainte-Rose C (2007). "Craniopharyngioma". Orphanet journal of rare diseases. 2: 18. doi:10.1186/1750-1172-2-18. PMID 17425791.