Memory loss with behavioural change - a rare presentation of a Craniopharyngioma

Memory loss with behavioural change - a rare presentation of a Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharygiomas are rare epithelial tumours but the most common intracranial tumours in children. Intracranial pressure symptoms, visual defect and endocrinopathies are common presentations Memory problem is an uncommon manifestation of craniopharyngiomas. We present a case of teenage girl w...

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Main Authors: Mohamad Ishak, Nurul Najmi, Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Md Rifin, Sakinah, Jidin @ Mohd Tahar, Maznun
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2022
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R Medicine (General)
RA Public aspects of medicine
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/100819/12/100819_Memory%20loss%20with%20behavioural%20change.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/100819/
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Craniopharygiomas are rare epithelial tumours but the most common intracranial tumours in children. Intracranial pressure symptoms, visual defect and endocrinopathies are common presentations Memory problem is an uncommon manifestation of craniopharyngiomas. We present a case of teenage girl who presented with short-term memory loss and behavioural change, which turned out to be a craniopharyngioma.

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