Craniopharyngioma natural history, complication and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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.. 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

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