Craniopharyngioma - Childhood: Risk Factors

Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 09/2023

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a tumor. The cause of a craniopharyngioma is not known, and there are no proven risk factors.

The next section in this guide is Symptoms and Signs. It explains what changes or medical problems craniopharyngioma can cause. Use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.