Papillary tumor of the pineal region treatment
Limited reports suggest surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment
The findings suggest that radiotherapy provides durable local control, particularly when administered in the adjuvant setting after GTR 1).
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Pineal Region Tumor
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