Papillary tumor of the pineal region

Murat Zaimoglu; Fatih Yakar; Ihsan Dogan; Yusuf Sukru Caglar

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20175414

Authors

Murat Zaimoglu Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5330-1251
Fatih Yakar Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Ihsan Dogan Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Yusuf Sukru Caglar Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20175414

Keywords:

Papillary, Pineal, Region, Tumor

Abstract

Pineal region tumors make up 0.4-1.0% of intracranial tumors in adults. These tumors may arise from pineal gland itself or structures around pineal gland which are all termed as pineal region tumors. Papillary tumor of the pineal region is a non-parenchymal tumor of the pineal region. It was first documented in 2003. We presented a 21 years old female patient with pineal tumor. Supracerebellar infratentorial approach was performed. The total excision of the lesion was achieved successfully. Histopathological examination revealed papillary tumor of the pineal region. The case is discussed in the light of our preoperative surgical experience, its pre-and post-operative radiological and histopathological evaluation. Supracerebellar infratentorial approach is encountered as the favoured approach generally. As recurrence rates are high, adjuvant treatment is advised after surgery. Further research on this pathology will enlighten the neurosurgeons for effective treatment.

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