Nomograms to Predict Endocrinological Deficiency in Patients With Surgically Treated Craniopharyngioma

ConclusionsIntact hypothalamus structure is critical in maintaining pituitary function. Moreover, our preliminary study suggests that the pituitary stalk infiltrated by craniopharyngioma could be sacrificed to achieve radical resection, without substantially rendering significantly worse endocrinological efficiency 1 year after surgery. The user-friendly nomograms can be used to predict hypopituitarism 1 year after surgery.
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research