What is craniopharyngioma?
Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops in kids between the ages of five and ten. It can also affect adults but it very rare. It affects the pituitary gland, optic nerve and causes pressure to increase on the brain.
What are the Symptoms?
Increase pressure on the brain
-Headaches
-Vomiting
-Patient will have no balance
-Patient will have be very thirsty and have the urge to urination very often
-Stunted growth
-Optic nerve will be damaged
- Vision loss will occur and most times it will be permanent
What does this look like?
What is the Treatment?
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
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