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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1968;11(6):317-320. Published online June 30, 1968.

Craniopharyngioma

D.S. Na¹, J.K. Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Chonnam University Medical School

Abstract

A case of craniopharyngioma occurred in a 4| year old female is presented. The patient was admitted with chief complaints of visual disturbance, polyuria and progressive general emaciation. The diagnosis was made by clinical findings, radiological evidences and histopathological findings of tumor which was removed on the Sella Turcica neurosurgically. The patient was relatively well responded after surgical operation, and was discharged in well condition and markedly improved vision one month later.

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