Pediatric papillary tumors of the pineal region: to observe or to treat following gross total resection?
Childs Nerv Syst
; 29(2): 307-10, 2013 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Papillary tumors of the pineal region (PTPR) are rare brain tumors characterized by frequent local recurrences. Standardized treatment strategies are not yet defined. CASE REPORT We present the case of a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with PTPR. Due to her young age, adjuvant radiotherapy was omitted after gross total tumor resection. Thirty-six months later, local tumor recurrence occurred. Considering the possible risks of secondary surgery, the recurrent tumor was irradiated with proton radiotherapy. Three months later, the tumor showed near-complete remission.DISCUSSION:
Based on this experience and other pediatric case reports from the literature, local radiotherapy might be suggested also after complete tumor resection.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glândula Pineal
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Pinealoma
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Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Ependimoma
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Recidiva Local de Neoplasia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Childs Nerv Syst
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
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