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Pilocytic astrocytomas treatment

Source: Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: March 28, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Primary CNS Tumors by Tumor Type / Astrocytic Tumors Treatment

This astrocytic tumor is classified as a World Health Organization (WHO) grade I tumor and is often curable.

Treatment options for pilocytic astrocytomas include:

Surgery alone if the tumor is totally resectable.

Surgery followed by radiation therapy to known or suspected residual tumor.

Preserved source evidence · Not medical advice