Synchronous germinomas in the pineal and suprasellar region.
Indian Pediatr
;
2005 Apr; 42(4): 376-9
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Synchronous primary intracranial germ cell tumors are rare. Only 5-10% of all germ cell tumors are found as synchronous lesion in pineal and suprasellar region. They are also known by the entity "double mid-line atypical teratoma". An 11-year-old male child presented with polyuria, polydipsia and features of raised intracranial tension. CT scan head revealed well-defined homogenously enhancing lesions in the pineal and suprasellar region. Histopathology examination showed the lesion to be of germ cell origin.
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Assunto principal:
Glândula Pineal
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Pinealoma
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Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Bromoexina
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Germinoma
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Neoplasias Primárias Múltiplas
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2005
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