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Since craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor, the 5-year and 10-year survival rates, regardless of treatment given, are higher than 90%. The prognosis is very good.<ref>Prognosis of Craniopharyngioma. Cancer gov. http://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/hp/child-cranio-treatment-pdq#link/_40_toc</ref>. The outlook depends on: | Since craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor, the 5-year and 10-year survival rates, regardless of treatment given, are higher than '''90%'''. The prognosis is very good.<ref>Prognosis of Craniopharyngioma. Cancer gov. http://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/hp/child-cranio-treatment-pdq#link/_40_toc</ref>. The outlook depends on: | ||
*Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery. | *Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Since craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor, the 5-year and 10-year survival rates, regardless of treatment given, are higher than 90%. The prognosis is very good.[1]. The outlook depends on:
- Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery.
- The neurological deficits and hormonal imbalances caused by the tumor and the treatment
- The patient’s general health
References
- ↑ Prognosis of Craniopharyngioma. Cancer gov. http://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/hp/child-cranio-treatment-pdq#link/_40_toc