How long does a craniopharyngioma live?



How long the craniopharyngioma can live depends on the individual differences of the patients, the stage of the disease and the treatment, and the current 10-year survival rate can reach 58%~66%.

Craniopharyngioma is a common congenital benign intracranial tumor, which is a tumor that occurs in the residual tissue of the craniopharyngiopharyngeal tube during the embryonic period, and can cause headache, vomiting, abnormal vision, drowsiness and other manifestations. How long the craniopharyngioma can live depends on individual differences, disease progression and treatment. After surgical treatment, radiotherapy, etc., the 10-year survival rate of craniopharyngioma can be up to 58%~66%.

Daily life should be regular, keep a good mood, eat more easy-to-digest and nutritious food, eat less and more meals, and keep a good mood. It is necessary to prevent colds, avoid excessive exertion, and have regular follow-up examinations.

Craniopharyngioma should be consulted in time and treated according to the doctor’s instructions, so as not to affect the development of the body and endanger the life.