title: [Diagnosis and treatment of craniopharyngioma].
abstract: Craniopharyngioma is a benign, suprasellar brain tumour accounting for about 1 to 3% of all intracranial neoplasms. Because of the proximity of the tumour to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland its complete resection is often impossible. It still remains one of the most difficult tumours to the effective treatment and is associated with frequent recurrence. Currently, surgical excision followed by external beam irradiation, in cases of residual tumour, is the main treatment option. In this paper, the authors review different aspects of diagnostic and management of the craniopharyngioma. Particular attention is paid to the results of the studies published in the recent years. The reader is also provided with some practical recommendations on dealing with patients suffering from this tumour.
authors.affiliation: Slaski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Farmakologii Klinicznej Katedry Farmakologii. r.krysiak@interia.pl
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Krysiak
authors.forename: Witold
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Szkróbka
authors.forename: Bogusław
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Okopień
mesh_terms: D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans