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Unusual presentation of the germinoma: A 26-year-old female

Authors :
Zahra Davoudi
Arezoo Chouhdari
Adineh Taherkhani
Farahnaz Bidari Zerehpoosh
Mohammad Samadian
Source :
Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol 12, Iss Supplement 2, Pp 397-400 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Babol University of Medical Sciences, 2021.

Abstract

Background: Germinoma is a rare lesion found commonly in the pineal and suprasellar regions of the brain. Clinical presentation mainly involves the location and size of the tumor and the patient age. Endocrine abnormalities are the most common symptom. Case Presentation: The patient was a 26-year-old Iranian female who suffered from germinoma for a long time and was referred to Loghman Hakim Hospital for amenorrhea, polyuria, and polydipsia. Despite diagnostic challenges, she was finally diagnosed with suprasellar germinoma after endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, followed by radiotherapy and medical interventions to complement the surgery. Conclusion: It is important to be able to diagnose the patientchr('39')s problem at an early stage based on their history, hormonal profile, laboratory results and radiological view.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20086164 and 20086172
Volume :
12
Issue :
Supplement 2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7e4054a5687a4175b55a602d549f8a46
Document Type :
article