作者: Robert E. Elliott , Yaron A. Moshel , Jeffrey H. Wisoff
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摘要: Object The purpose of this study was to assess the impact minimal residual calcification without enhancing tumor on rate recurrence after gross-total resection (GTR) craniopharyngioma in children. Methods Data were retrospectively collected 86 patients younger than 21 years age whom 103 resections performed by senior author between 1986 and 2008. Forty-nine (27 boys 22 girls, with a mean 8.6 years) fulfilled criteria for inclusion having preoperative CT scan, undergoing GTR, complete postoperative MR imaging clinical follow-up. Results Thirteen (27%) had (≤ 2 mm 12 patients; 3.5 1 patient) their scan. At follow-up 9.4 (median 10 years), (15%) 13 (28%) 36 experienced recurrence. There no significant differences betw...