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 : 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  ISSN : 1319-6995  Journal Name : Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery  Volume : 12  Issue Number : 2  Publishing Year : 1429 AH 2008 AD  Article Type : Case Report  Added Date : Monday, March 31, 2008  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email صالح باعيسى Baeesa, Saleh Researcher Doctorate   جودة المغربي Almaghrabi, Jouda Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  MGCT.pdf pdf مشاهدة المقالة العلمية كاملة Back To Researches Page