Craniopharyngioma By: Alexis Moseley & Micha Stewart

Symptoms Craniopharyngioma causes symptoms in three different ways: 1.by increasing the pressure on the brain 2.by disrupting the function of the pituitary gland 3.by damaging the optic nerve

Statistics Approximately 200 new cases of craniopharyngioma are diagnosed each year in the United States. More than half occur in people younger than 18. Craniopharyngioma accounts for approximately 4% of childhood CNS tumors. Cancer statistics should be interpreted with caution. Estimates are based on data from thousands of cases of this type of tumor, but the actual risk for a particular individual may differ.

Information This tumor most commonly affects children between 5 and 10 years of age; however, adults can sometimes be affected. Boys and girls are equally likely to develop this condition.

Hospital That Treatment Can Be Received NYP is the treatment center for Craniopharyngioma.

Type of Treatments Surgery has been the main treatment for Craniopharyngioma. However, radiation treatment instead of surgery may be the best choice for some patients. In tumors that cannot be removed completely with surgery alone, radiation therapy is usually necessary. If the tumor has a classic appearance on CT scan, then even a biopsy may not be necessary, if treatment with radiation alone is planned. This tumor is best treated at a center with experience managing craniopharyngiomas.

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