Table 3.
Tumor Type Stratified by Surgical Approach
| Tumor Type | TSA (n) | EEA (n) | Total (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma | 61 | 2 | 63 |
| Functioning pituitary adenoma | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Craniopharyngioma | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Apoplexy | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rathke's cleft cyst | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Chordoma | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Cystic lesion (unspecified) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Meningioma | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Arachnoid cyst | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Germinoma | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hypophysitis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Melanoma metastasis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Meningoencephalocele | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mucinous gland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prostate metastasis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sinonasal carcinoma | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sinonasal endocrine tumor | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Undefined neuroendocrine tumor | 1 | 0 | 1 |
TSA, transsphenoidal approach; EEA, expanded endonasal approach.