10-12-2025
جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Medicine
Document Details
Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Mixed germ cell tumour of the pineal region
Mixed germ cell tumour of the pineal region
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Abstract: Intracranial mixed germ cell tumours, particularly with the occurrence of germinoma and teratoma components, are very rare. On many occasions, the diagnosis is only reached after a second surgical resection of what is believed to be a tumour recurrence. The authors report two young adolescent males who presented with headache, vomiting, and Parinaud’s syndrome. Cranial CT and MRI scans demonstrated a large heterogeneous pineal region tumour. Through a supracerebellar infratentorial approach, in both patients, a complete excision of the tumour was achieved of a histopathologically proven mixed germ cell tumour, predominantly teratoma with elements of germinoma. The patients received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy and remained tumour free during their follow-up. The authors discuss the management of this rare entity and emphasize the importance of detailed histopathological examination. Key words: Pineal tumours, teratoma, germinoma and germ cell tumour
ISSN
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0749-8063
Journal Name
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PAN ARAB JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
Volume
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12
Issue Number
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2
Publishing Year
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2008 AH
2008 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
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Dr Grade
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جودة المغربي
Al-Maghrabi, Jaudah
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Doctorate
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