...J. Rougerie 92 cases of craniopharyngiomas have been operated, 63 with a follow-up extending from 30 months to 20 years. The possibilities of the surgical treatment are mainly discussed on the basis of the anatomical location of the tumors. Simple intrasellar craniopharyngiomas can be operated...

... Words. Pituitary adenomas Craniopharyngiomas Medulloblastomas Pediatric endocrinology Abstract. Pituitary region tumors are accompanied by endocrinological alterations, both in the preoperative and postoperative phases. Their occurrence may be utilized for the surgical decision as well...

...G. Maira; C. Di Rocco; C. Anile; R. Roselli The endocrinological alterations related to craniopharyngiomas are usually described as panhypopituitansm. The growth failure in the prepuberal child and/or the puberal retard are the clinical symptoms usually related to it. Nevertheless, for the peculiar...