Abstract
Mature teratomas located solely in the posterior fossa are rare. We describe a girl who presented with hydrocephalus caused by a posterior fossa tumor that was ultimately diagnosed as a mature teratoma following complete extirpation. Unusual imaging characteristics which produced confusion preoperatively were, however, very consistent with mature teratomas that are encountered in the gonads. Immature elements were universally absent; therefore, extirpation was curative. Hydrocephalus is unlikely to resolve after tumor removal, and cerebrospinal fluid diversion may be required.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-98 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Pediatric Neurosurgery |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cerebellum
- Mature teratoma
- Neoplasm
- Pediatric brain tumor
- Posterior fossa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology