Papillary tumour of the pineal region: a case report
| Autor: | Christos Profyris, Reubina Wadee, Marna Du Toit, Aadila Mehtar, Michael Bromfield |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Ependymoma
medicine.medical_specialty Pathology Neurology lcsh:RC321-571 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Papillary tumor of the pineal region Neuro-oncology medicine lcsh:Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Third ventricle business.industry General Neuroscience Papillary tumor medicine.disease Choroid plexus papilloma Brain tumor Neuroepithelial cell Psychiatry and Mental health medicine.anatomical_structure Immunohistochemistry Surgery Neurology (clinical) Neurosurgery Pshychiatric Mental Health business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, Vol 56, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2020) |
| ISSN: | 1687-8329 |
| Popis: | Background Papillary tumor of the pineal region is an unusual, recently described entity with potential for misinterpretation as either an ependymoma or choroid plexus papilloma. With few reported cases, there is little data regarding the biologic behavior, natural course and optimal treatment for these patients. Further accumulation of reports will assist with defining this entity and may provide further insight into management of such patients. Case presentation This patient was a 24-year-old male with new onset seizures and a decreased level of consciousness. MRI scan showed a large heterogeneously enhancing solid-cystic mass in the pineal region extending to the third ventricle. Discussion Papillary tumor of the pineal region is a neuroepithelial tumor with distinct morphological and immunohistochemical features that can be utilized to help differentiate it from other primary and metastatic tumors occurring within this region. Although there is currently no clear consensus, the potential for disease progression and CSF dissemination supports early aggressive therapy in these patients. |
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