Craniopharyngioma natural history

Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753

Prognosis
In general as a benign tumor, the prognosis of craniopharyngioma is 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