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CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Hypophysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- craniopharyngioma
1, record 1, English, craniopharyngioma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Rathke’s pouch tumor 2, record 1, English, Rathke%26rsquo%3Bs%20pouch%20tumor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Craniopharyngiomas are slow-growing tumours that start in the centre part of the brain, usually near the pituitary gland. These tumours may grow and involve the hypothalamus, optic nerve pathways and third ventricle. Craniopharyngiomas are often made up of solid parts that contain calcium and cysts that contain fluid. 3, record 1, English, - craniopharyngioma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Hypophyse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- craniopharyngiome
1, record 1, French, craniopharyngiome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tumeur de la poche de Rathke 2, record 1, French, tumeur%20de%20la%20poche%20de%20Rathke
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le craniopharyngiome évolue lentement et prend naissance au centre de l’encéphale, habituellement près de l’hypophyse. Cette tumeur peut croître et affecter l’hypothalamus, les voies du nerf optique et le troisième ventricule. Le craniopharyngiome est souvent composé de parties solides contenant du calcium et de kystes contenant un liquide. 3, record 1, French, - craniopharyngiome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Hipófisis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- craniofaringioma
1, record 1, Spanish, craniofaringioma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumor no canceroso que se da cerca de la glándula pituitaria. 1, record 1, Spanish, - craniofaringioma
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