Craniopharyngiomas are rare, congenital benign tumors during the developmental process. They may be located within or above the pituitary gland and primarily originate from the gland’s stalk. These tumors are typically not diagnosed until they press on essential structures around them and cause symptoms. They may appear in two age groups; one peak in children and another in 40. There are two types of craniopharyngiomas – Papillary (older age) or ademantinomatous (children and common). Are you looking for the craniopharyngioma brain lesion treatment, Dr. Rao’s hospital is the best for Craniopharyngioma in Guntur and India. Contact us @ 9010056444 or 9010057444 for the best care.

Symptoms

Craniopharyngiomas can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but unlike pituitary adenomas, this type of tumor does not produce hormones. It frequently interferes with normal pituitary gland function and may cause pituitary deficiencies.

Symptoms include:

• Obese and weight gain
• Precocious puberty
• Increased intracranial pressure
• Headache
• Visual disturbances, including double vision and blurring – compression on the optic apparatus
• Vomiting without nausea
• Altered level of consciousness
• Back pain
• Pituitary dysfunction and deficiencies
• Hypogonadism (decreased libido, altered menstrual cycles)
• Diabetes insipidus (a disorder of water balance with frequent urination and excessive thirst)
• High blood pressure

Diagnosis & Treatment at Dr. Rao’s Hospital

A multidisciplinary team that includes neurosurgeons, endocrinologist, and neuro-ophthalmologist are often involved in the evaluation.

Tests may include:

• Pituitary hormone blood tests
• CT and MRI scans
• Visual field and acuity testing
• Cognitive testing

Medical Therapy

Most patients require hormone replacement(s) because of the tumor’s damage to the normal pituitary gland, which is often indefinite.

Surgery

Experts usually recommend complete surgical removal of the craniopharyngioma using either a craniotomy or a minimally invasive keyhole approach through a nose transsphenoidal approach (now the standard of treatment using endoscopes).

Depending on your age and the location of the remaining tumor, your surgeon may recommend a more conservative approach using radiation therapy or radiotherapy following the removal of the tumor. In exceptional cases, you may need a less invasive drainage method, followed by a radioactive isotope or antineoplastic agent in Cystic craniopharyngiomas. Are you looking for the craniopharyngioma brain lesion treatment, Dr. Rao’s hospital is the best for Craniopharyngioma in Guntur and India. Contact us @ 9010056444 or 9010057444 for the best care

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