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Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient()
Tumors of the pineal region are a rare clinical entity, comprising approximately 3%-8% of pediatric tumors. Based on their histopathological features, they are typically classified as pineal parenchymal tumors and germ cell tumors, with the latter being more prevalent. Clinical presentation is heter...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218299/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35755097 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.024 |
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author | Kabashi, Serbeze Ahmetgjekaj, Ilir Harizi, Edlira Hyseni, Fjolla Kola, Erisa Vokshi, Valon Hyseni, Guri Kola, Ina Haroon, Humza Rahman, Masum Shemsi, Kledisa Decka, Arlind Capi, Livia Goçaj, Kaltrina Musa, Juna |
author_facet | Kabashi, Serbeze Ahmetgjekaj, Ilir Harizi, Edlira Hyseni, Fjolla Kola, Erisa Vokshi, Valon Hyseni, Guri Kola, Ina Haroon, Humza Rahman, Masum Shemsi, Kledisa Decka, Arlind Capi, Livia Goçaj, Kaltrina Musa, Juna |
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description | Tumors of the pineal region are a rare clinical entity, comprising approximately 3%-8% of pediatric tumors. Based on their histopathological features, they are typically classified as pineal parenchymal tumors and germ cell tumors, with the latter being more prevalent. Clinical presentation is heterogeneous, with symptoms arising either due to tumor invasion or compression of adjacent neurovascular structures and increased intracranial pressure. Imaging studies are paramount in evaluating pineal region lesions and establishing an accurate diagnosis, with MRI representing the gold standard. Herein, we present the case of a 16-year-old boy presented with recurrent headaches. A head MRI revealed a pineal gland lesion. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient underwent a successful gross total resection (GTR) of the tumor. This case report seeks to draw attention to the elusive clinical presentation and management of this infrequently encountered tumor, as well as emphasize the importance of considering pineal gland tumors in the differential diagnosis of recurrent, chronic headaches in pediatric patients. |
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spelling | pubmed-92182992022-06-24 Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() Kabashi, Serbeze Ahmetgjekaj, Ilir Harizi, Edlira Hyseni, Fjolla Kola, Erisa Vokshi, Valon Hyseni, Guri Kola, Ina Haroon, Humza Rahman, Masum Shemsi, Kledisa Decka, Arlind Capi, Livia Goçaj, Kaltrina Musa, Juna Radiol Case Rep Case Report Tumors of the pineal region are a rare clinical entity, comprising approximately 3%-8% of pediatric tumors. Based on their histopathological features, they are typically classified as pineal parenchymal tumors and germ cell tumors, with the latter being more prevalent. Clinical presentation is heterogeneous, with symptoms arising either due to tumor invasion or compression of adjacent neurovascular structures and increased intracranial pressure. Imaging studies are paramount in evaluating pineal region lesions and establishing an accurate diagnosis, with MRI representing the gold standard. Herein, we present the case of a 16-year-old boy presented with recurrent headaches. A head MRI revealed a pineal gland lesion. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient underwent a successful gross total resection (GTR) of the tumor. This case report seeks to draw attention to the elusive clinical presentation and management of this infrequently encountered tumor, as well as emphasize the importance of considering pineal gland tumors in the differential diagnosis of recurrent, chronic headaches in pediatric patients. Elsevier 2022-06-17 /pmc/articles/PMC9218299/ /pubmed/35755097 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.024 Text en © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Case Report Kabashi, Serbeze Ahmetgjekaj, Ilir Harizi, Edlira Hyseni, Fjolla Kola, Erisa Vokshi, Valon Hyseni, Guri Kola, Ina Haroon, Humza Rahman, Masum Shemsi, Kledisa Decka, Arlind Capi, Livia Goçaj, Kaltrina Musa, Juna Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title | Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title_full | Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title_fullStr | Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title_full_unstemmed | Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title_short | Mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
title_sort | mixed germ cell tumor of the pineal gland in a pediatric patient() |
topic | Case Report |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218299/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35755097 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.024 |
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