Abstract
Clinical presentation of germinomas depends on tumor localization with symptoms due to compression of cerebral structures. Two cases (male children) are presented, referred for polyuria and polydipsia. During follow-up also anterior pituitary function became insufficient with slow growth velocity. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a lack of posterior pituitary gland and partial pituitary stalk enlargement with a bifocal lesion. Describing these case reports, the importance is stressed not only of a precocious diagnosis in order to improve prognosis of the disease, but also the need of careful follow-up in those patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 288-292 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2007 |
Keywords
- Central diabetes insipidus
- Childhood
- Germinoma