Long term neuropsychological evaluation of adult patients with craniopharyngiomas
Study context
- Population
- Adults treated for craniopharyngioma with follow-up ≥5 years; 16 diagnosed in adulthood
- Participants
- 22 adults
- Outcome
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Follow-up
- At least 5 years
Methodological detailsAssessments by a neuropsychologist using validated tests
- Assessments by a neuropsychologist using validated tests
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Patients with ≥1 executive functioning impairment (especially cognitive inhibition or organization deficit), incl. those diagnosed in adulthood
- More than 65%
- Patients reporting fatigue
- 75%
- Impairments needed specific treatment (e.g., cognitive rehabilitation)
- half of these patients
Original publication
Long term neuropsychological evaluation of adult patients with craniopharyngiomas. Pituitary. Published 3 September 2026. doi:10.
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