Prognosis and Duration of disabling effects

With early and successful treatment this condition is unlikely to cause any functional or mobility problems.

If untreated, the tumour would grow larger and would ulcerate and bleed. If near the eye or mouth, the tumour could grow into these structures and lead to blindness or perforation. In some people who refuse treatment or do not seek help, the tumour can become very large and disfiguring. With ulceration, infection can get into the skin and the tumour can become weepy and smelly. The tumour is unlikely to cause death unless a vital structure such as a main artery is affected. As these tumours are normally very curable, treatment should be given as soon as possible.