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Characteristics of the craniopharyngioma patients (total number of patients=20)
| No. of patients (%) | |
|---|---|
| Characteristics of the craniopharyngioma patients | |
| Age at diagnosis (years) | 6.2±3.66 |
| Gender (male/female) | 12/8 |
| Tumor resection only | 0 |
| Brachytherapy with 32P only | 11 (55) |
| Tumor resection + brachytherapy | 9 (45) |
| Symptoms/signs before treatment | |
| Headache and vomiting | 20 (100) |
| Growth retardation | 15 (75) |
| Obesity | 12 (60) |
| Hypothyroidism | 15 (75) |
| Hypocortisolism | 14 (70) |
| Diabetes insipidus | 3 (15) |
