title: MRI and MR spectroscopy findings of the evolution of an intracranial germinoma: A case report.
abstract: Intracranial germinomas (IG) are rare tumors that typically occur in the pineal gland and suprasellar region of the brain. IG can be successfully treated with radiation therapy and its recurrence is rare. The present study reports the case of a patient with IG involving the pineal and suprasellar regions. The patient was treated with radiotherapy, achieving significant remission. However, recurrence was discovered 10 months later. The patient was subsequently treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, resulting in gradual remission. The patient had recovered 2 months later and was in good health. The entire evolution process, including magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR spectroscopy findings, are described herein. The present case suggests that MR spectroscopy may be useful for monitoring the effects of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264100, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Nursing College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Xue-Yan
authors.initials: XY
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: Nursing College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264100, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Jun-Zu
authors.initials: JZ
authors.lastname: Geng
keywords: evolution; intracranial germinoma; magnetic resonance imaging; magnetic resonance spectroscopy