Tan GC, Sallapan S, Haworth K, Finlay J, Boue DR, Pierson CR. CNS germinoma with extensive calcification: An unusual histologic finding.
Malays J Pathol 2019;
41:71-73. [PMID:
31025642]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Intratumoral calcification is a feature that is more often observed in pineal parenchymal tumour than germinoma. We describe a 13-year-old male with pineal region germinoma demonstrating extensive intratumoral calcification.
CASE REPORT
He presented with worsening headache that was associated with fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Radiologic examination revealed a multilobular mass in the pineal region with internal calcifications. Biopsy showed a pure germinoma with unusually extensive calcification.
DISCUSSION
Although a diagnosis may be suggested with a careful evaluation of imaging, there is no pathognomonic pattern. Thus, histologic verification is necessary for most pineal region masses.
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