Radiotherapy and chemotherapy plus radiation in the treatment of patients with pure intracranial germinoma: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.05.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficiency of radiotherapy (RT) only and chemotherapy plus radiotherapy (CRT) strategy in the treatment of pure intracranial germinoma. METHODS We searched PUBMED, EMBASE, Medline and Cochrane library up to May 2016… read more here.
Keywords: patients pure; intracranial germinoma; treatment; group ... See more keywords
Intracranial germinoma causing cerebral haemiatrophy and hypopituitarism
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DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2017-001771
Abstract: A young woman presented with primary amenorrhoea, progressive haemiparesis, visual disturbance, dementia and focal motor seizures. Investigations showed hypopituitarism, unilateral cerebral atrophy and inflamed cerebrospinal fluid. A trans-sphenoidal biopsy gave a unifying diagnosis of a… read more here.
Keywords: intracranial germinoma; causing cerebral; cerebral haemiatrophy; hypopituitarism ... See more keywords
Value of C-11 methionine PET/CT in patients with intracranial germinoma
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263690
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the value of C-11 methionine (MET) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in patients with intracranial germinoma (IG). Material and methods We conducted a retrospective analysis… read more here.
Keywords: tumor; intracranial germinoma; patients intracranial; value ... See more keywords
Bifocal lesions have a poorer treatment outcome than a single lesion in adult patients with intracranial germinoma
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264641
Abstract: Intracranial germinoma (IG) rarely occurs in adults. Its optimal treatment strategy is unclear. We evaluated the outcomes of radiotherapy in adults with intracranial germinoma. Data of 29 adult patients (age, 18–52 years; median age, 24.3… read more here.
Keywords: adult patients; adult; bifocal lesions; pfs ... See more keywords
Intracranial Germinoma Misdiagnosed as Hyperthyroidism: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.789109
Abstract: Intracranial germ cell tumors (GCTs) are relatively rare, which account for 0.5% of all primary intracranial neoplasms. Intracranial germinomas most commonly occur in the pineal and suprasellar region, making up the majority of all intracranial… read more here.
Keywords: case; germinoma misdiagnosed; intracranial germinoma; misdiagnosed hyperthyroidism ... See more keywords
Pediatric intracranial germinoma: use chemotherapy first.
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DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.21065-17.0
Abstract: 120 mg/m2 on days 1 to 3. Treatment was delivered on an outpatient basis without the need of vigorous hydration. The preferred radiotherapy consisted of periventricular irradiation with an involved field boost. No spinal radiation… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; irradiation; intracranial germinoma; pediatric intracranial ... See more keywords