| craniopharyngioma | <oncology, tumour> A form of primary brain tumour which develops in the pituitary gland. These tumours often secrete increased quantities of pituitary hormones (for example growth hormone) which can result in conditions such as gigantism and acromegaly. They are often benign and rare and comprise less than 5% of childhood brain tumours. Other symptoms include vision changes, headache and weight gain. Treatment often includes a combination of surgery and radiation therapy. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| ameloblastomatous craniopharyngioma | <tumour> A form of craniopharyngioma resembling an ameloblastoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cystic papillomatous craniopharyngioma | <tumour> A form of craniopharyngioma characterised by large cysts within which are fungating, irregular outgrowths of stratified squamous epithelium. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Craniopharyngioma, Adult, Craniopharyngioma, Child, Neoplasm, Rathke Cleft, Neoplasm, Rathke's Cleft, Rathke Cleft Neoplasm, Rathke's Cleft Neoplasm, Rathke's Pouch Tumor, Adamantinous Craniopharyngioma, Adamantinous Craniopharyngiomas, Adult Craniopharyngioma
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(KRAY-nee-o-fah-rin-jee-O-ma): A benign brain tumor that may be considered malignant because it can damage the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
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a benign tumor arising from small nests of cells located near the pituitary stalk.
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