Multiple atraumatic osteoporotic vertebral fractures in an adolescent with suprasellar germinoma: a case report.

ABSTRACT: We present the case of a patient with multiple atraumatic osteoporotic vertebral fractures in an adolescent with suprasellar germinoma and also review of relevant literature. The patient suffered from a rare adolescent brain tumour with common complications which are often overlooked and give rise to significant morbidity. Suprasellar germinoma is an intracranial neoplasm, that in addition to its rarity, has variable clinical presentation. Despite appropriate treatment and good outcome, tumour related morbidity is still of concern for these patients. KEY WORDS: Secondary osteoporosis, suprasellar germinoma, panhypopituitarism.