After craniopharyngioma is treated with gamma knife, there is a possibility of recurrence if it is not removed cleanly.
Although craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor, it may cause endocrine dysfunction, visual impairment and intracranial hypertension, which can be life-threatening. Clinical treatment of craniopharyngiomas is usually surgical, but due to the unique nature of craniopharyngiomas, pursuing total excision can lead to serious complications.
Gamma Knife is usually used as a way to remove the residual tumor from the surgical procedure. However, if a high dose of radiation is used in the treatment process, it may lead to visual and endocrine disorders, so the surgery may not be able to completely remove the residual tumor, and thus recurrence of craniopharyngioma may occur.
If you are suffering from craniopharyngioma, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for treatment under the guidance of a specialist in order to maximize the cure or long-term control of the disease.