International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Dec 1989
ReviewThe role of radiation therapy in the management of childhood craniopharyngioma.
Between 1965 and 1986, 31 children were treated for craniopharyngioma at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Total removal was attempted in all patients. Some patients received radiation therapy following subtotal removal. ⋯ Aggressive attempt at total removal does result in prolonged progression-free survival in some patients. Extensive resections may result in significant mortality and endocrine morbidity. This review suggests that subtotal removal and radiation results in outcomes at least as favorable as treatment with total removal alone.