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Childhood Craniopharyngioma Treatment (PDQ®)
Patient Version   Health Professional Version   Last Modified: 01/05/2009



General Information About Childhood Craniopharyngioma






Stages of Childhood Craniopharyngioma






Recurrent Childhood Craniopharyngioma






Treatment Option Overview






Treatment Options for Childhood Craniopharyngioma






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Recurrent Childhood Craniopharyngioma

Recurrent craniopharyngioma is a tumor that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The tumor may come back in the same area of the brain where it was first found.

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