Table 6 Extent of tumor removal with regard to tumor features in 92 patients with craniopharyngiomas.
From: A novel endoscopic classification for craniopharyngioma based on its origin
Groups | Total (n) | GTR (n[%]) | STR (n[%]) | PR (n[%]) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Case number | 92 | 78 (84.8) | 12 (13.0) | 2 (2.2) |
Maximum diameter | ||||
≥3 cm | 62 | 50 (80.6) | 10 (16.1) | 2 (3.2) |
<3 cm | 30 | 28 (93.3) | 2 (6.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Consistency | ||||
Cystic | 14 | 10 (71.4) | 4 (28.6) | 0 (0.0) |
Solid | 6 | 4 (66.7) | 2 (33.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Mixed | 72 | 64 (88.9) | 6 (8.3) | 2 (2.8) |
Calcification | ||||
Yes | 29 | 23 (79.3) | 4 (13.8) | 2 (6.9) |
No | 63 | 55 (87.3) | 8 (12.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Classification | ||||
Central type | 26 | 24 (92.3) | 2 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Peripheral type | 66 | 54 (81.8) | 10 (15.2) | 2 (3.0) |
Hypothalamic stalk CP | 36 | 30 (83.3) | 4 (11.1) | 2 (5.6) |
Suprasellar stalk CP | 14 | 10 (71.4) | 4 (28.6) | 0 (0.0) |
Intrasellar stalk CP | 16 | 14 (87.2) | 2 (12.5) | 0 (0.0) |
