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16879304

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-8-1
pubmed:abstractText
The diagnosis of basal ganglia germ cell tumors may be delayed due to slow progression and minimal early changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The cystic nature of some tumors may lead to non-diagnostic biopsies. We describe the clinical, imaging, laboratory, and postmortem findings of a basal ganglia germ cell tumor in a 19-year-old man. Clues to an early antemortem diagnosis based on MRI findings and determination of tumor markers are discussed. An early diagnosis and accurate characterization of basal ganglia germ cell tumors is essential for optimal therapy. The presence of cerebral hemiatrophy and hemorrhagic or cystic components is suggestive. Measurement of serum and cerebrospinal fluid markers such as human chorionic gonadotropin may suggest the diagnosis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1468-1331
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
904-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Cerebral hemiatrophy with superficial siderosis and PLEDs due to a germ cell tumor of the basal ganglia.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN, USA. kumar.neeraj@mayo.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports