Papillary tumour of the pineal region.
Papillary tumour of the pineal region (PTPR) is a relatively new and rare pathological entity, which appears to run a spectrum of clinical courses. We add another case with detailed description of the clinical course documented with serial imaging over the total of 7 years. In accordance with previous reports we recommend total surgical resection with subsequent focal radiotherapy. Clinical and radiological follow up of the entire cerebrospinal axis is mandatory.
Santarius
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Department of Neurosurgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, UK. t.santarius@ntlworld.com
Joseph
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JA
Tsang
K T
KT
O'Donovan
D G
DG
Kirollos
R W
RW
D000231:Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000379:methods*; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome