What are Schwannomas?
10. Long-Term Outlook
The long-term outlook for schwannomas depends on the type of tumor, its location, and the parts of the body served by the affected nerve. If, for instance, the schwannoma is malignant, the outlook will depend on several factors including the clinical stage of diagnosis and treatment.
In most cases, however, the prognosis of schwannomas is positive because the tumors rarely grow large enough to be noticed. In these cases, people will go on with their lives without knowing that they have this condition. When such tumors are diagnosed, doctors may prefer to monitor them without any form of treatment. In cases such as acoustic schwannomas or where the tumors cause muscle atrophy, without adequate treatment, the damage can be permanent leading to hearing loss or muscle weakness.
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