Quality of life, morbidity, mortality, and long-term prognosis after craniopharyngioma
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By
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Hermann L. Müller
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June 5, 2026
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Objective:
To review the impact of childhood-onset craniopharyngioma on quality of life, morbidity, mortality, and long-term outcomes.
Key Findings:
- Patients with childhood-onset craniopharyngioma experience significant weight gain and hypothalamic obesity post-treatment.
- Survivors face a higher mortality rate, with long-term complications including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
- Conventional obesity treatments have limited long-term efficacy for managing hypothalamic syndrome.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- The review may not encompass all recent studies or emerging therapies.
- Variability in patient outcomes and treatment responses complicates generalizations.
Conclusion:
