Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Mixed germ cell tumour of the pineal region Mixed germ cell tumour of the pineal region   Document Language : English  Abstract : 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 : 0749-8063  Journal Name : PAN ARAB JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY  Volume : 12  Issue Number : 2  Publishing Year : 2008 AH 2008 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Sunday, April 11, 2010  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email جودة المغربي Al-Maghrabi, Jaudah Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  26398.doc doc   Back To Researches Page