What is craniopharyngioma?

A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain). It most commonly affects children. It is characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting (especially in the morning), and difficulty with balance.

How do members experience craniopharyngioma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with craniopharyngioma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for craniopharyngioma*

Who has craniopharyngioma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 4
30s 7
40s 4
50s 1
60s 5
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 14