Craniopharyngioma Treatment in India

Rahul Jones, a 42-year-old high school...

Rahul Jones, a 42-year-old high school history teacher and father of two, had always been energetic. Over the past year, he began experiencing debilitating headaches, extreme fatigue, and a sudden loss of peripheral vision that made grading papers and driving difficult. His libido vanished, and he felt constantly cold. After an optometrist noted optic nerve swelling, an MRI revealed a 2.5 cm craniopharyngioma pressing on his pituitary gland and optic chiasm. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that while benign, the tumor's location was dangerous. She recommended an endoscopic endonasal approach to remove it through the nose, minimizing brain disturbance. The 8-hour surgery was successful, with gross total resection achieved. Post-op, Rahul faced a challenging recovery. He developed diabetes insipidus, requiring careful fluid and hormone management, and needed thyroid and cortisol replacement. His vision improved dramatically within weeks, but fatigue persisted for months. Emotionally, he cycled from pre-surgery fear of blindness and being a burden to his family, to post-op gratitude mixed with frustration at his new 'hormonal choreography.' A year later, with his vision restored and energy returning, he feels resilient, valuing his health and family with a profound new perspective.