Symptoms of CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA
The symptoms vary depending on the age of onset. In children, obesity, delayed development, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual problems are the most common features. In adults, loss of sexual interest and irregular menstrual periods occur. Headache, poor vision, confusion, and decreased intellectual function may occur. As the process worsens, drowsiness may occur, there may be excessive urine output and constant thirst and abnormalities of temperature control.
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