CraniopharyngiomaFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain). Causes, incidence, and risk factors: This tumor most commonly affects children between 5 and 10 years of age; however, adults can sometimes be affected. Boys and girls are equally likely to develop this condition.
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