craniopharyngioma symptoms
Craniopharyngioma causes symptoms by increasing the pressure on the brain (intracranial pressure), by disrupting the function of the pituitary gland, and by damaging the optic nerve: 1  Increased pressure on the brain causes hydrocephalus, headache, nausea, vomiting (especially in the morning), and difficulty with balance.
Craniopharyngioma causes symptoms by: 1  Increasing pressure on the brain, usually from hydrocephalus. 2  Disrupting hormone production by the pituitary gland. 3  Pressure or damage to the optic nerve.