Excision of pediatric craniopharyngioma: pattern of recurrence in 35 patients at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Purpose: Craniopharyngiomas are benign tumors of central nervous system which are known to affect both adults and children. Despite their benign origin, the recurrence is still one of the main postoperative challenges. The aim of this study was to investigate in retrospect factors related to recurrence of craniopharyngioma in a tertiary center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.