Optic Nerve Germinoma and Transient Spontaneous Regression-More Than Meets the Eye.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
; 44(5): 255-260, 2022 07 01.
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ABSTRACT
Infiltration of the optic pathway by germ cell tumors is exceptional and can lead to confusion with glioma or inflammatory conditions. We present the case of a 14-year-old girl with an optic nerve germinoma extending to the hypothalamus and manifesting as panhypopituitarism and visual loss. The patient experienced spontaneous regression of the lesion followed by secondary deterioration requiring treatment. Four other cases of spontaneously regressing intracranial germinoma followed by regrowth have been reported in the literature. This report highlights the importance of clinical and radiologic monitoring of intracranial germinoma, even in the event of initial spontaneous improvement.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Germinoma
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Neoplasias de Células Germinales y Embrionarias
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
Asunto de la revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2022
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Article