Massive congenital intracranial teratoma: a report of two cases.
Although intracranial teratoma is a well-recognized entity in the differential diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors, massive congenital intracranial teratoma replacing the cerebral hemispheres of a neonate has seldom been reported. We describe two such instances that histologically exhibit predominantly neuroepithelial differentiation. In 1 case serial prenatal ultrasonography revealed ventricular dilatation prior to identification of the lesion. Theories of pathogenesis are briefly discussed.
Odell
J M
JM
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Washington 98105.
Allen
J K
JK
Badura
R J
RJ
Weinberger
E
E
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D013724:Teratoma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography