Mature teratoma splitting the brainstem in a newborn: case report.

作者信息

Pratt Li-Tal, Shiran Shelly I, Precel Ronit, Ben-Sira Liat, Malinger Gustavo, Cagnano Emanuela, Kozyrev Danil A, Constantini Shlomi, Roth Jonathan

机构信息

1Pediatric Radiology Unit, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University.

2Division of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University.

出版信息

J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 Jul 26;24(4):371-375. doi: 10.3171/2019.5.PEDS19142. Print 2019 Oct 1.

DOI:10.3171/2019.5.PEDS19142

PMID:31349229

Abstract

Mature teratomas (MTs) of the posterior fossa are extremely rare. The authors present a case of a prenatal diagnosis of an MT splitting the brainstem. Representative images as well as the clinical and surgical course are presented. Literature regarding "split brainstem" and MT of the posterior fossa is discussed.

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