The operation for central nervous system germinoma:cause analysis
HAO Shuyu
XUE Zhan
ZHANG Jin
JI Nan
XIE Jian
GAO Zhixian
Abstract：Objective The causes of the operation for central nerves system germinoma are investigated. Methods The clinical features and prognosis of 37 consecutive cases of germinomas confirmed by pathological examination in Department of Neurosurgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital between February 2008 and June 2013 were reviewed.Results Three cases were biopsied and the others were gross totally resected or totally resected.Two cases died after the surgery.The tumors were controlled in stable conditions by chemtherathpy and radiotheraphy. Conclusion The understanding of central nervous system germinoma should be further strengthened to avoid the surgery.
Keywords：GerminomaCentral nervous systemOperationPrognosis
Publication Date：2015-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 342-344 )