[A case of tumor of the pineal body treated with gamma rays of Co-60].
A 21-year-old patients was admitted to hospital with symptoms suggesting a tumour in the area of the epiphysis. Computer tomography confirmed the initial diagnosis. Since signs were present of increased intracranial pressure a Pudenz valve was implanted and in the second stage of treatment radiotherapy with radioactive cobalt was applied. A very good result was obtained with control CT failing to demonstrate presence of the tumour and hydrocephalus.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes
Przypadek guza szyszynki leczonego promieniami gamma kobaltu Co60.