Posterior fossa teratoma

Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2013 Oct;18(4):371-4.

Abstract

Germ cell tumors comprise approximately 2-5% of all childhood brain tumors. They arise predominantly in the pineal and suprasellar region, but may occur throughout the brain. Teratomas are generally divided into gonadal and extragonadal types. A posterior fossa teratoma is a rare occurrence. The focus of this discussion is a 5-year-old boy with posterior fossa teratoma who recovered completely after medical and surgical intervention. We also present his interesting imaging and pathological findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Infratentorial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Teratoma / surgery*