Prevention of Childhood Craniopharyngioma

Executive Summary

Primary preventive measures are considered essential to reduce the risk of craniopharyngioma in children. Childhood craniopharyngioma is a rare brain tumour, benign tumors which are not typically seen to spread or metastasize to other parts of the brain or body. The tumor can disrupt the normal functioning of the brain. Since the root cause and risk factors associated with craniopharyngioma are still unknown, it is difficult to illustrate the prevention of craniopharyngioma, which develops inside the brain. Individuals are recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a proper diet and physical activities to avoid craniopharyngioma development, mainly in children. Children are suggested to stay away from any type of unhealthy practices.

Prevention from Childhood Craniopharyngioma

Before talking about the prevention of craniopharyngioma we should know that craniopharyngioma is a rare brain tumor near the pituitary gland or hypothalamus.

These are benign tumors, which are not typically seen to spread or metastasize to other parts of the brain or body. However, these tumors can grow and cause pressure build-up inside the brain, affecting the pituitary gland, optic nerves, optic chiasm and other fluid-filled regions. The tumor can disrupt the normal functioning of the brain. Craniopharyngioma tumor condition is usually seen in children and young adults.

Since the root cause and risk factors associated with craniopharyngioma is unknown, it is difficult to state the Prevention of Craniopharyngioma which is developing inside the brain. However, people are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and physical activities and exercise to avoid disease ^​1​. Even though smoking and drinking are not deemed the cause or risk factor for developing craniopharyngioma, people are urged to restrain from unhealthy practices.  

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