Table 2.
Tumor size, histopathological subtype, and consistency.
| All cases | EES (%) | TCS (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cases | 273 | 88 (32.2) | 185 (67.8) | |
| Mean tumor vol in cm3 (SD) | 8.2 (7.9) | 7.5 (8.4) | 8.7 (7.1) | 0.48 |
| Tumor consistency | ||||
| Cystic | 80 (29.3) | 23 (26.1) | 57 (30.8) | 0.48 |
| Solid | 59 (21.6) | 18 (20.5) | 41 (22.1) | 0.88 |
| Mixed | 134 (49.1) | 47 (53.4) | 87 (47.1) | 0.37 |
| Pathological type | ||||
| Adamantinomas | 247 (90.5) | 77 (87.5) | 170 (91.9) | 0.27 |
| Papillary | 26 (9.5) | 11 (12.5) | 15 (8.1) | 0.27 |
EES, endoscopic endonasal surgery; TCS, transcranial surgery.