title: Craniopharyngiomas.
abstract: Craniopharyngiomas are epithelial tumors arising along the path of the craniopharyngeal duct and presenting with a variety of manifestations. Their optimal management remains a subject of debate. Currently, surgical excision followed by external beam irradiation is the main treatment option. Craniopharyngiomas are associated with significant long-term morbidity and mortality rates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LJ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Niki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Karavitaki
authors.forename: John A H
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wass
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001918:Brachytherapy; D002648:Child; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D016634:Radiosurgery