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Craniopharyngioma

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Definition:

A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

This tumor most commonly affects children between 5 and 10 years of age; however, adults can sometimes be affected. Boys and girls are equally likely to develop this condition.

• Review Date: 4/23/2004
• Reviewed By: Samuel Blackman, M.D., Department of Pediatrics , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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