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Surgery
Source: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: November 1, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Metastatic Pheochromocytoma / Treatment Options for Metastatic Pheochromocytoma
If all identifiable disease is resectable, including a limited number of distant metastases, surgery can provide occasional long-term remission. If disease is unresectable, surgical debulking will not improve survival; however, it is occasionally indicated for symptom palliation.
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