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Treatment of newly diagnosed childhood craniopharyngioma
Source: Childhood Craniopharyngioma (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 3, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood craniopharyngioma
Treatment of newly diagnosed childhood craniopharyngioma may include:
complete removal of the tumor with surgery with or without radiation therapy
partial removal of the tumor with surgery followed by radiation therapy
cyst drainage, followed by observation, radiation therapy, or surgery
brachytherapy or chemotherapy placed directly in the cyst or tumor
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