Craniopharyngioma

HL Müller, C Alapetite, J Wisoff - Brain and Spinal Tumors of …, 2020 - taylorfrancis.com
Craniopharyngiomas are rare, partly cystic and calcified embryonic malformations of the
sellar/parasellar region with low histological grade (WHO Io). A bimodal age distribution has …

Contemporary biological insights and clinical management of craniopharyngioma

JR Apps, HL Muller, TC Hankinson, TI Yock… - Endocrine …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Craniopharyngiomas (CPs) are clinically aggressive tumors because of their invasive
behavior and recalcitrant tendency to recur after therapy. There are 2 types based on their …

Proton therapy and limited surgery for paediatric and adolescent patients with craniopharyngioma (RT2CR): a single-arm, phase 2 study

TE Merchant, ME Hoehn, RB Khan, ND Sabin… - The Lancet …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Compared with photon therapy, proton therapy reduces exposure of normal
brain tissue in patients with craniopharyngioma, which might reduce cognitive deficits …

Craniopharyngioma resection by endoscopic endonasal approach versus transcranial approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies

MK Na, B Jang, KS Choi, TH Lim, W Kim, Y Cho… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The transcranial approach (TCA) has historically been used to remove
craniopharyngiomas. Although the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to …

Recurrence rate and prognostic factors for the adult craniopharyngiomas in long-term follow-up

HJ Park, YS Dho, JH Kim, JW Kim, CK Park, YH Kim - World neurosurgery, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Craniopharyngiomas show a high recurrence rate despite their pathologically
benign nature. Thus, we analyzed the clinical features to elucidate the prognostic factors for …

Current role of Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Craniopharyngiomas: a 10-Year systematic review and Meta-analysis comparison with the Open Transcranial …

LF Figueredo, AL Martínez, P Suarez-Meade… - Brain Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for craniopharyngiomas has
proven to be a safe option for extensive tumor resection, with minimal or no manipulation of …

Surgical anatomy applied to the resection of craniopharyngiomas: anatomic compartments and surgical classifications

JP Almeida, A Workewych, H Takami, C Velasquez… - World Neurosurgery, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Resective surgery remains the main treatment option for most patients with
craniopharyngiomas. Understanding of the microsurgical anatomy of the sella and …

Characteristics and overall survival in pediatric versus adult craniopharyngioma: a population-based study

BM Lehrich, K Goshtasbi, FPK Hsu, EC Kuan - Child's Nervous System, 2021 - Springer
Purpose This study uses a large-population national database to describe the presenting
clinical, sociodemographic, treatment, and clinical outcome differences between pediatric …

Disease control after radiotherapy for adult craniopharyngioma: clinical outcomes from a large single-institution series

MS Rutenberg, AL Holtzman, DJ Indelicato… - Journal of Neuro …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To report disease control and treatment-related side effects among adult patients
with craniopharyngioma treated with radiotherapy. Methods We performed a single …

Papillary Craniopharyngioma: an integrative and comprehensive review

R Prieto, TA Juratli, ED Bander, S Santagata… - Endocrine …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Papillary craniopharyngioma (PCP) is a rare type of tumor, comprising∼ 20% of all
craniopharyngioma (CP) cases. It is now recognized as a separate pathological entity from …