Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Craniopharyngiomas are rare tumors which are typically located in the sellar and suprasellar region. They can be solid or mixed, cystic-epithelial. Treatment options include surgery, radiation or intracystic therapy. Adipsic diabetes insipidus is a rare, life-threatening disease which can sometimes be associated with craniopharyngioma, either because of tumor mass effect, or as a postprocedure complication. Ultimately, this can cause severe hypernatremia, so long...