As a nerve injury is generally irreversible, patients cannot resume normal functions even if the tumor is removed. They may even lose the ability to speak, but without surgery, the patient ’ s life may be threatened if the tumors continue to grow. “ It is a very difficult decision for patients and their families whether to have an operation or not.
由於神經傷害是「不可逆」的，即使開刀取出腫瘤，病患也無法恢復常態，甚至有可能造成語言能力喪失的副作用，但如果不開刀，腫瘤持續變大也可能危及患者生命。