Neuroendoscopy and pineal tumors: A review of the literature and our considerations regarding its utility

C Mottolese; A Szathamari; P A Beuriat; B Grassiot; E Simon

doi:10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.12.008

Neuroendoscopy and pineal tumors: A review of the literature and our considerations regarding its utility

Neurochirurgie. 2015 Apr-Jun;61(2-3):155-9. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.12.008. Epub 2014 May 28.

Authors

C Mottolese¹, A Szathamari², P A Beuriat², B Grassiot², E Simon²

Affiliations

¹ Neurological and neurosurgical hospital P.-Wertheimer, 59, boulevard Pinel, 69677 Bron, France. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Neurological and neurosurgical hospital P.-Wertheimer, 59, boulevard Pinel, 69677 Bron, France.

PMID: 24880764
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.12.008

Abstract

Endoscopy has entered into the armamentarium of pineal and pineal region tumor treatment. The technique permits not only to control hydrocephalus but also to obtain tissue samples for histological diagnosis. In this paper, we explain the utility of endoscopy for the treatment of pineal tumors and as well as report some personal considerations regarding this topic.

Keywords: Biopsie; Biopsy; Endoscopic third ventriculostomy; Endoscopie; Endoscopy; Hydrocephaly; Hydrocéphalie; Pineal tumors; Tumeurs pinéale; Ventriculocisternostomie endoscopique.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biopsy / methods
Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
Humans
Hydrocephalus / diagnosis
Hydrocephalus / surgery*
Neuroendoscopy*
Pineal Gland / pathology*
Pinealoma / diagnosis
Pinealoma / pathology*