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Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System 8-9/2005

01.08.2005 | Special Annual Issue

Endocrine manifestations of craniopharyngioma

verfasst von: Isil Halac, Donald Zimmerman

Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System | Ausgabe 8-9/2005

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Abstract

Rationale

Due to the proximity of craniopharyngiomas to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, most children and adolescents presenting with these tumors will exhibit significant endocrine dysfunction. After treatment, these impairments can become a major cause of morbidity and mortality.

Methods

The postoperative course of children undergoing surgery for craniopharyngioma is reviewed.

Conclusion

Even if hormone levels seem to be adequate in the short term after treatment, deficiencies may develop over years and need to be monitored closely.
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Metadaten
Titel
Endocrine manifestations of craniopharyngioma
verfasst von
Isil Halac
Donald Zimmerman
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2005
Erschienen in
Child's Nervous System / Ausgabe 8-9/2005
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-005-1246-x

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