RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Posterior fossa teratoma
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 371
OP 374
VO 18
IS 4
A1 Algahtani, Hussein A.
A1 Al-Rabia, Mohammed W.
A1 Al-Maghrabi, Hatim Q.
A1 Kutub, Husam Y.
YR 2013
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/18/4/371.abstract
AB 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.