Endonasal surgery for suprasellar germ cell tumors: two cases and review of the literature. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Germ cell tumors are rare malignant tumors frequently located in the suprasellar region. Definitive treatment is chemotherapy and radiation. However, in some circumstances, surgery is indicated for biopsy or resection. There are limited reports of the role of the endonasal endoscopic approach (EEA) in the management of this tumor. We present two cases in which EEA was utilized for successful management of germ cell tumor. The most challenging aspect of germ cell tumor management for the treating physician is knowing the proper indications for surgery. In this paper, we highlight two specific instances, namely diagnosis and tumor refractory to chemoradiation. Given the suprasellar location, EEA is an ideal approach.

publication date

  • June 18, 2019

Research

keywords

  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
  • Pituitary Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85068125016

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s00701-019-03969-3

PubMed ID

  • 31214781

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 161

issue

  • 8