Research Article

Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy

Volume: 17 Number: 2 April 1, 2024
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Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy

Abstract

Purpose: In this article, we aimed to contribute to the literature by describing our approach to pediatric pineal and tectal masses treated with endoscopic interventions in our clinic. Materials and methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 26 patients with lesions in the pineal and tectal regions who underwent endoscopic procedures between 2012 and 2023 at Gazi University Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Demographic data, blood tumor markers (alpha fetoprotein-BETA AFP, alpha fetoprotein-β-hCG), pathological diagnoses, reasons for clinical presentation, presence of hydrocephalus and additional interventions were analyzed. Results: Of the 26 patients who underwent endoscopic procedure, 6 had lesions in the pineal region and 20 had lesions in the tectal region. The success rate for ETV was 75-80%. The success rate for ETV was 78.3% for patients with tumors in the pineal region and 84% for tectal tumors. Conclusion: Pineal or tectal region tumors are a rare group of tumors. In addition, these regions are among the most heterogeneous regions in the central nervous system in terms of tumor type and histology. Endoscopic intervention through a single burr hole using rigid endoscopy is a comfortable and safe minimally invasive method for both pathologic sampling and management of hydrocephalus in indicated cases in the same session.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Gazi UNIVERSITY

Project Number

6e27d218-19d0-4594-a3a3-5b3f63ac37b3

Ethical Statement

6e27d218-19d0-4594-a3a3-5b3f63ac37b3

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery (Other), Neurosciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

February 21, 2024

Publication Date

April 1, 2024

Submission Date

September 20, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 19, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 17 Number: 2

APA
Kuzucu, P., & Börcek, A. Ö. (2024). Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 17(2), 325-335. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1363850
AMA
1.Kuzucu P, Börcek AÖ. Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy. Pam Med J. 2024;17(2):325-335. doi:10.31362/patd.1363850
Chicago
Kuzucu, Pelin, and Alp Özgün Börcek. 2024. “Pediatric Pineal and Tectal Region Tumors: The Use of Neuroendoscopy”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 17 (2): 325-35. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1363850.
EndNote
Kuzucu P, Börcek AÖ (April 1, 2024) Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy. Pamukkale Medical Journal 17 2 325–335.
IEEE
[1]P. Kuzucu and A. Ö. Börcek, “Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy”, Pam Med J, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 325–335, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.31362/patd.1363850.
ISNAD
Kuzucu, Pelin - Börcek, Alp Özgün. “Pediatric Pineal and Tectal Region Tumors: The Use of Neuroendoscopy”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 17/2 (April 1, 2024): 325-335. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1363850.
JAMA
1.Kuzucu P, Börcek AÖ. Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy. Pam Med J. 2024;17:325–335.
MLA
Kuzucu, Pelin, and Alp Özgün Börcek. “Pediatric Pineal and Tectal Region Tumors: The Use of Neuroendoscopy”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 2, Apr. 2024, pp. 325-3, doi:10.31362/patd.1363850.
Vancouver
1.Pelin Kuzucu, Alp Özgün Börcek. Pediatric pineal and tectal region tumors: the use of neuroendoscopy. Pam Med J. 2024 Apr. 1;17(2):325-3. doi:10.31362/patd.1363850

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