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Treatment of Tumors of the Sellar Region

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

Craniopharyngiomas (WHO grade I) are often curable.

Treatment options for craniopharyngiomas include:

Surgery alone if the tumor is totally resectable.

Debulking surgery plus radiation therapy if the tumor is unresectable.

Preserved source evidence · Not medical advice