Table 3 Craniopharyngioma characteristics based on preoperative imaging findings.
From: A novel endoscopic classification for craniopharyngioma based on its origin
Characteristic | Adults (n[%]) | Children (n[%]) | Total (n[%]) |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of patients | 74 | 18 | 92 |
Maximum diameter | |||
≥3 cm | 48 (64.9) | 14 (77.8) | 62 (67.4) |
<3 cm | 26 (35.1) | 4 (22.2) | 30 (32.6) |
Consistency | |||
Cystic | 12 (16.2) | 2 (11.1) | 14 (15.2) |
Solid | 4 (5.4) | 2 (11.1) | 6 (6.5) |
Mixed | 58 (78.4) | 14 (77.8) | 72 (78.3) |
Calcification | |||
Yes | 16 (21.6) | 13 (72.2) | 29 (31.5) |
No | 58 (78.4) | 5 (27.8) | 63 (68.5) |
Location | |||
Suprasellarsupradiaphragmatic | 68 (91.9) | 8 (44.4) | 76 (82.6) |
Intrasellar | 6 (8.1) | 10 (55.6) | 16 (17.4) |
