J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1985 Mar;14(1):237-246.

A Case of Mixed Germ Cell Tumor Arising From Left Basal Ganglia

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Germ cell tumor of basal ganglia is rare. Authors report a case of mixed germ cell tumor of left basal ganglia in a 16 year-old boy who had right-sided hemiparesis and dysphasia. Brain CT scan showed highly enhancing mass lesion with cystic portion and dense tumor stain was demonstrated in carotid angiography. The patient was successfully treated by left temporal lobectomy and partial removal followed by irradiation which has resulted in good neurological status. A summary of previously reported cases is also presented.

Keyword

Mixed germ cell tumor; Basal ganglia; Partial removal; Irradiation

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Angiography
Aphasia
Basal Ganglia*
Brain
Germ Cells*
Humans
Male
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal*
Paresis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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