Advances and Dilemmas in Pediatric Craniopharyngioma
6th March, 2026, 07:30 - 08:30
Pacific E
Pediatric craniopharyngioma presents a complex dilemma between eradicating the tumor and preserving quality-of-life. This session aims to explore current treatment strategies for pediatric craniopharyngioma, as well as management of long-term endocrinologic sequelae unique to this patient population.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize current medical therapies and clinical trials for pediatric craniopharyngioma.
- Identify and compare various treatment strategies for pediatric craniopharyngioma.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the endocrinologic sequelae and their management after treatment of pediatric craniopharyngioma.
Current Schedule
As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names
| Speaker | Title | Role | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Walz 614-722-6672 |
Moderator | - | |
| Guillermo Aldave Orzaiz 832-822-3950 |
Moderator | - | |
| Michael Levy 8589668574 |
Panelist | - | |
| Arnold Paulino |
Panelist | - | |
| Todd Hankinson 720-777-8228 |
Taming the Tumor Without the Trauma: Medical Therapies for Pediatric Craniopharyngioma | Speaker | 7:30 am - 7:40 am |
| Patrick Walz 614-722-6672 |
The Great Debate: Reoperate or Radiate? Case 1: Recurrent Craniopharyngioma | Speaker | 7:40 am - 7:50 am |
| Guillermo Aldave Orzaiz 832-822-3950 |
The Great Debate: Reoperate or Radiate? Case 2: Recurrent Craniopharyngioma | Speaker | 7:50 am - 8:00 am |
| Jennifer Miller |
Now What!? Managing the Difficult Endocrine Pathologies: Case 1: Diabetes Insipidus in the Very Young | Speaker | 8:00 am - 8:10 am |
| Vince Horne 3144010685 |
Now What!? Managing the Difficult Endocrine Pathologies: Case 2: Hypothalamic Obesity | Speaker | 8:10 am - 8:20 am |
| Jennifer Miller |
Now What!? Managing the Difficult Endocrine Pathologies: Case 3: Growth and Puberty | Speaker | 8:20 am - 8:30 am |