Craneofaringioma y trastorno de la conducta alimentaria: a propósito de dos casos

I. DE LA SERNA DE PEDRO

Craniopharyngioma and eating disorders: report of two cases

Authors

I. DE LA SERNA DE PEDRO Servicio de Psiquiatría. Hospital «Ramón y Cajal». Madrid

Keywords:

Craniopharyngioma, Obesity, Hyperphagia, Bulimia, Hypothalamic deficit

Abstract

Two patients are described in whom surgical removal of craniopharyngioma was followed by severe hyperphagi a and morbid obesity. Similarities and differences are analysed, consequences for outcome of surgery and prognosis. Some biological ethiological factors implied in hyperphagia are commented and their relationship with bulimia are reviewed.

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Published

2001-03-01

How to Cite

DE LA SERNA DE PEDRO, I. “Craniopharyngioma and Eating Disorders: Report of Two Cases”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 29, no. 2, Mar. 2001, pp. 139-41, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/447.