Keywords
Neurosurgery
Pituitary Neoplasms
Hypopituitarism
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Abstract
Craniopharyngiomas are rare intracranial tumors of epithelial origin. They are characterized by infiltrating adjacent structures such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and optic chiasm. There are two histological lineages, adamantinomatous and the papillary type, which is found almost exclusively in the adult population. Despite its nonspecific manifestations, the diagnostic suspicion is based on clinical findings and imaging techniques. However, the definitive diagnosis is made through histopathological studies. Craniopharyngioma is considered the most frequent sellar neoplasm in the pediatric population and can negatively impact their growth and development. Although it has an excellent survival, it generates high morbidity in patients, both before and after their treatment. For this reason, the most recent advances in the treatment of craniopharyngioma have focused on minimizing adverse effects and secondary morbidities.
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