title: [Craniopharyngioma and eating disorders: report of two cases].
abstract: Two patients are described in whom surgical removal of craniopharyngioma was followed by severe hyperphagia and morbid obesity. Similarities and differences are analysed, consequences for outcome of surgery and prognosis. Some biological ethiological factors implied in hyperphagia are commented and their relationship with bulimia are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Psiquiatría. Hospital, Ramón y Cajal, Madrid.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: de la Serna de Pedro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology