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Craniopharyngiomas
Source: Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: January 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Primary Adult Brain Tumor by Type of Tumor
Treatment of craniopharyngiomas may include the following:
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Surgery to completely remove the tumor.
Surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by radiation therapy.
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