[Germinoma of the basal ganglia and thalamus with brain stem invasion: case report].

作者信息

Nogueira R G, Toscano V G, Abdala N, Stávale J N, Malheiros S M, Gabbai A A

机构信息

Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM), Brasil.

出版信息

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 1998 Sep;56(3B):666-70. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x1998000400025.

We report an unusual case of germinoma arising from the basal ganglia and thalamus with brain stem invasion, with emphasis on computed tomography and magnetic resonance findings. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathologic examination. Early detection of this tumor is important due to its potential response to treatment.