Prognosis of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease

About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease usually refers to the likely outcome of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. The prognosis of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease may include the duration of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, chances of complications of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Prognosis for Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: The prognosis for patients with VHL depends on the location and complications of the tumors. Untreated, VHL may result in blindness and/or permanent brain damage. With early detection and treatment the prognosis is significantly improved. Death is usually caused by complications of brain tumors or kidney cancer. ¹
Complications: see complications of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS von Hippel-Lindau Disease Information Page: NINDS

Last revision: June 24, 2003

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