Surgery

Source: Childhood Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: July 21, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview / Four types of standard treatment are used:

Surgery to remove the tumor is the main treatment for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. For several days before surgery, your child may need to take blood pressure medicine to lower the risk of complications during and after surgery.

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