Craneofaringioma, a propósito de un caso
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Rev. bol. ped.
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Los craneofaringiomas representan aproximadamente 610% de los tumores cerebrales en la población pediátrica. Su manifestación clínica puede variar desde un estado asintomático hasta un amplio espectro de síntomas neurológicos, psicológicos, visuales y endocrinos. Presentamos el caso de un preescolar masculino de 2 años y 11 meses de edad con craneofaringioma gigante diagnosticado por tomografía simple de cerebro. Fue referido y hospitalizado por presentar desnutrición severa marasmática.
Craniopharyngioma represents approximately 6-10% of pediatric brain tumors. The clinical presentation of pediatric patients with craniopharyngioma consists of a broad spectrum of symptoms that range from asymptomatic to endocrine, visual, or psychological disorders. We describe a case of giant craniopharyngioma diagnosed by CT scan in a 35 months old child. He was referred and admitted to the hospital due to severe malnutrition.
Craniopharyngioma represents approximately 6-10% of pediatric brain tumors. The clinical presentation of pediatric patients with craniopharyngioma consists of a broad spectrum of symptoms that range from asymptomatic to endocrine, visual, or psychological disorders. We describe a case of giant craniopharyngioma diagnosed by CT scan in a 35 months old child. He was referred and admitted to the hospital due to severe malnutrition.
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Vol. 45, No. 2