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ea0029p1362 | Pituitary Clinical | ICEECE2012

Markers of recurrence and long-term morbidity in craniopharyngioma

Gautier A. , Godbout A. , Grosheny C. , Tejedor I. , Coudert M. , Courtillot C. , Jublanc C. , De Kerdanet M. , Poirier J. , Riffaud L. , Sainte-Rose C. , VanEffenterre R. , Brassier G. , Bonnet F. , Touraine P.

Context: Craniopharyngiomas are often associated with an unfavorable prognosis but data on their long-term consequences are sparse.Objective: To identify markers of recurrence and factors associated with compromised social rehabilitation and altered quality of life (QoL) in a large cohort of patients with either childhood onset (CO) or adult onset (AO) craniopharyngioma.Methods: Retrospective analysis was performed for 171 patients...