Site and type of craniopharyngiomas impact differently on 24-hour circadian rhythms and surgical outcome. A neurophysiological evaluation

This study aimed to quantify 24h body core temperature (BcT °) and sleep-wake cycle rhythm alterations in craniopharyngioma (CP) patients and to identify markers related to the postsurgical outcomes. Ten consecutive CP patients underwent neuroradiological, endocrinological and ophthalmological evaluations, 24h BcT° and sleep-wake cycle recordings before an d after endoscopic endonasal surgery. The sample included four women and six men. Nocturnal sleep efficiency was pathologically reduced in eight patients before surgery.

Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - August 18, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: M. Foschi, L. Sambati, M. Zoli, G. Pierangeli, A. Cecere, F. Mignani, G. Barletta, C. Sturiale, M. Faustini-Fustini, L. Milanese, P. Cortelli, D. Mazzatenta, F. Provini Source Type: research