Quality of Life in Children Treated for Craniopharyngiomas

J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Nov;70(11):2072-2074.

Abstract

Craniopharyngiomas are common but complex paediatric brain lesions that present interesting management challenges. Quality of life is an important consideration while choosing management options. In this review, we have discussed the existing literature on various aspects of quality of life in patients treated for craniopharyngioma, assessed by variety of measurement tools.

Keywords: Craniopharyngioma; Parasellar lesion; Sellar lesion; Quality of life; Hypothalamic lesion.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Craniopharyngioma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Craniopharyngioma* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pituitary Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Quality of Life