Radiological and endocrinological evaluations with grading of hypothalamic perifocal edema caused by craniopharyngiomas.

Hypothalamic dysfunctions greatly influence the quality of daily living following craniopharyngioma surgery. The grading of perifocal edema's extension could be a new index suggesting pre- and post-operative hypothalamic dysfunction caused by craniopharyngioma in addition to their anatomical involvement.