Doctors can use radiologic findings from MRI or CT scans to diagnose craniopharyngioma. Craniopharyngioma is a benign, or noncancerous, tumor that grows on the pituitary gland. Often, people who ...

Craniopharyngioma, a benign yet highly invasive tumor occurring along the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, presents a unique clinical challenge. Although nonmalignant, its proximity to critical brain ...

Hypothalamic obesity is a devastating consequence of craniopharyngioma. Bariatric surgery could be a promising therapeutic option. However, its efficacy and safety in patients with ...

A papillary craniopharyngioma is a rare type of brain tumor that grows near the pituitary gland. It’s often treatable, and surgery is the primary option for many people. A craniopharyngioma is a very ...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is reporting phase 2 clinical trial results treating the brain tumor craniopharyngioma with proton therapy. The researchers found a similar survival rate between ...

Chinese researchers recently revealed new insights on the growth of craniopharyngioma and identified a potential therapeutic treatment. Their findings were published online in Science Translational ...

Craniopharyngiomas are noncancerous tumors that form near your pituitary gland. Pituitary adenomas (tumors) develop inside your pituitary gland and are usually noncancerous. Brain tumors can be ...

Craniopharyngiomas account for 2–5% of all primary brain tumors and 5–10% of pediatric brain tumors. Despite their benign histology, their location near the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and optic ...

The clinical, neuroradiological and surgical definition of hypothalamic involvement is a fundamental factor related to poor postoperative outcome, progressive obesity and neuropsychological impairment ...

Craniopharyngiomas and pituitary adenomas are both types of tumors that begin growing in or around the pituitary gland. Although most of these tumors are benign, they can cause some symptoms. The ...