Germinoma of the basal ganglia: a case report and review of literature.

Elizabeth, J; Menon, G; Bhattacharya, R N; Radhakrishnan, V V

Elizabeth, J; Menon, G; Bhattacharya, R N; Radhakrishnan, V V.

Neurol India ; 2002 Mar; 50(1): 84-6

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-121191

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ABSTRACT

Germs cell tumors of extrapineal region are extremely uncommon. The clinicopathological features of germinoma in the basal ganglia, in a 21 year old male are presented in this report. Post-operative radiotherapy is advocated, in view of the good radiosensitivity of these tumors.

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Adult; Basal Ganglia Diseases/diagnosis; Combined Modality Therapy; Craniotomy; Germinoma/diagnosis; Humans; Male

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Basal Ganglia Diseases / Humans / Male / Germinoma / Combined Modality Therapy / Adult / Craniotomy Language: English Journal: Neurol India Year: 2002 Type: Article

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