Craniopharyngioma
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Craniopharyngioma Outlook
What to expect with craniopharyngioma:
Some benign
brain tumors
can recur after surgical removal or radiation therapy.
The outlook depends on the severity of the disease.
The outlook will also depend on the age and the general health of the person.
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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2008
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Craniopharyngioma References:
Dipatri AJ Jr, Prabhu V. A history of the treatment of craniopharyngiomas. Childs Nerv Syst. 2005 Aug;21(8-9):606-621.
Lena G, Paredes AP, Scavarda D, Giusiano B. Craniopharyngioma in children: Marseille experience. Childs Nerv Syst. 2005 Aug;21(8-9):778-84.
Tsai EC, Santoreneos S, Rutka JT. Tumors of the skull base in children: review of tumor types and management strategies. Neurosurg Focus. 2002 May 15;12(5):e1.
