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ArticlePediatric research2021

Clinical features and prognosis of pediatric infradiaphragmatic craniopharyngioma relative to the tumor inflammatory response.

Junxiang Peng, Lang Yang, Jun Pan, Chaohu Wang, Jing Nie, Yi Liu, Jun Fan, Jie Zhou, Songtao Qi

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Junxiang Peng *Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Lang Yang *Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Jun Pan *Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Chaohu Wang *Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Jing NieDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Yi LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Jun FanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
Jie ZhouDepartment of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
Songtao QiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China. sjwkqisongtao@126.com.
Nanfang Hospital · CNSouthern Medical University · CNAffiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University · CN

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backgroundThe relationship between clinical responses in pediatric infradiaphragmatic craniopharyngioma (Q-CP) and inflammatory response is still unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of tumor inflammatory response in pediatric Q-CPs.

methodsThe inflammatory response was evaluated by measuring the number of inflammatory cells in the tumor near adenohypophysis junction. The specimens were classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the number of inflammatory cells. In addition, the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in the specimens were measured using a cytokine antibody array. Clinical outcomes were analyzed and compared to the markers of inflammatory response.

resultsIL-6 and IL-8 were highly expressed in pediatric Q-CPs, and the transcription level of IL-6 was the highest in the severe group. Most patients (87.3%) had hypopituitarism; the severe inflammation group had an increased incidence of hypopituitarism, which correlated with significantly lower probability of recurrence-free survival and worsened functional status.

conclusionsInflammatory response is common in craniopharyngiomas and is closely related to their biological behavior and the patients' clinical prognosis. Further studies of the relationship between craniopharyngiomas and the inflammatory response will enable the discovery of potential therapeutic targets, which will reduce morbidity and result in better outcomes for pediatric Q-CP patients. IMPACT: Pediatric infradiaphragmatic craniopharyngiomas are histologically benign brain tumors that often follow an aggressive clinical course. The inflammatory response in craniopharyngioma is common, which is closely related to the biological behavior and clinical prognosis. Several inflammatory and immune markers have been identified in CP; inflammation is an important role in the pathogenesis of hypopituitarism. The aim was to study the relationship between craniopharyngioma and inflammatory response and find potential therapeutic targets can reduce morbidity and result in better outcomes.

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AdolescentChildCraniopharyngiomaCytokinesFemaleHumansInflammationInflammation MediatorsMalePituitary NeoplasmsPrognosisCytokinesInflammation Mediators

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