Abstract
Pineal region tumors are challenging lesions in terms of surgical accessibility and removal.1 The complexity is compounded by the infrequency and heterogeneity of pineal neoplasms.2,3 In Video 1, we present the case of a 39-year-old woman who presented with progressive headaches and vision impairment. She underwent microsurgical resection for a pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation. We discuss the rationale, risks, and benefits of treatment for this patient, as well as provide a detailed overview of the alternative approaches that may be considered. Additionally, we discuss the unique anatomic considerations for each approach and include a virtual reality−compatible 3-dimensional fly-through to highlight the relationship between the tumor and relevant venous anatomy. The patient tolerated the procedure well with excellent neurologic outcome, and her follow-up imaging showed no evidence of tumor recurrence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 86 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | World neurosurgery |
Volume | 184 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Microsurgical resection
- Pineal neoplasm
- Pineal parenchymal tumor
- Pineal region tumor
- Virtual reality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology