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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Craniopharyngioma
  1. Craniopharyngioma 
    A craniopharyngioma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops at the base of the brain near the pituitary gland. ... Craniopharyngioma causes symptoms by: Increasing pressure on the brain, usually from hydrocephalus Disrupting hormone production by the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000345.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Brain tumor - primary - adults 
    ... tumors in adults are rare. These include: Ependymomas Craniopharyngiomas Pituitary tumors Primary ( central nervous system - CNS ) lymphoma ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007222.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hypogonadism 
    ... The most common tumors affecting the pituitary are craniopharyngioma in children and prolactinoma adenomas in adults.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001195.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Absent menstrual periods - primary 
    ... following conditions: Birth defects of the female organs Craniopharyngioma (a tumor near the pituitary gland at the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001218.htm - Medical Encyclopedia