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The impact of surgical resection on headache disability and quality of life in patients with colloid cyst.
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Cephalalgia . Apr2017, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p442-451. 10p. 1 Color Photograph, 5 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Introduction: Colloid cysts are histologically benign but can present with a broad spectrum of symptoms. A systematic review of the literature did not reveal any patient-centered data on the headache disability and quality of life (QoL) of these patients. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 187 colloid cyst patients from the Colloid Cyst Survival Group who completed a survey that included demographic data, clinical data, a modified QoL survey (SF36v2), and a headache disability inventory or index (HDI). Results: Using multivariable linear regressions, we confirmed that the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) components of SF-36 were significantly increased in the surgery group after adjustment for various baseline characteristics (p=0.025; p=0.006). Self-reported headache disability was significantly decreased with surgery when adjusted for the same baseline characteristics (p=0.02). Finally, patients with an incidental diagnosis of colloid cyst reported similar benefits from surgery in PCS, MCS and HDI. Conclusion: Our results suggest that colloid cyst patients who underwent a surgical resection self-report a better QoL and less headache disability compared with patients who did not undergo surgery. Future prospective studies with baseline measures of QoL are indicated to confirm our findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03331024
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cephalalgia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122675331
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102416648654