Craniopharyngioma in the elderly: a multicenter and nation-wide study in spain
Conclusion. CP diagnosed in the elderly shows a similar distribut ion by sex and histologic forms than that diagnosed at younger ages. At presentation visual field alterations and headaches are the main clinical symptoms which improve substantially with surgery. However, surgery, mainly NTR, is accompanied by worsening of pituitary function, especially DI, which s eems to be a predictor of mortality in this population.
Source: Neuroendocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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