Open AccessRapid-Growing Intracranial Immature Teratoma Presenting Obstructive Hydrocephalus and Abducens Nerve Palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author(s) -
Seung-Bin Woo,
Chang-Young Lee,
Chang-Hyun Kim,
Young San Ko,
El Kim,
Ye Jee Shim,
Sang Pyo Kim,
Sae Min Kwon
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
brain tumor research and treatment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2288-2413
pISSN - 2288-2405
DOI - 10.14791/btrt.2022.0005
Subject(s) - medicine , abducens nerve , immature teratoma , hydrocephalus , obstructive hydrocephalus , teratoma , palsy , surgery , sixth nerve palsy , surgical resection , pathology , diplopia , chemotherapy , germ cell tumors , alternative medicine
Intracranial immature teratoma is an extremely rare disease with poor prognosis and requires complicated treatment. Owing to the deep midline location of the tumor, total surgical resection of the tumor is challenging. We present our experience with a fast-growing pineal gland immature teratoma in a 4-year-old boy, who presented with obstructive hydrocephalus and abducens nerve palsy, which was treated with total surgical resection of the tumor. In addition, we aimed to determine the appropriate treatment modality for intracranial immature teratomas by reviewing the literature and investigating the prognosis.