Craniopharyngioma
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Craniopharyngioma Complications
Complications of craniopharyngioma include:
Disability
Radiation therapy side effects
Loss of communication skills:
Aphasia
Permanent neurologic impairment:
Seizure disorder
Numbness on one side of the body
Weakness on one side of the body
Difficulty swallowing
Radiation therapy complications include:
Fatigue
Hair loss
Infertility
Nausea and vomiting
Other
cancers
Rashes
Weight loss
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Craniopharyngioma Underlying Cause
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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Craniopharyngioma References:
Dipatri AJ Jr, Prabhu V. A history of the treatment of craniopharyngiomas. Childs Nerv Syst. 2005 Aug;21(8-9):606-621.
Lena G, Paredes AP, Scavarda D, Giusiano B. Craniopharyngioma in children: Marseille experience. Childs Nerv Syst. 2005 Aug;21(8-9):778-84.
Tsai EC, Santoreneos S, Rutka JT. Tumors of the skull base in children: review of tumor types and management strategies. Neurosurg Focus. 2002 May 15;12(5):e1.
