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Inherent diagnostic and treatment challenges in germinoma of the basal ganglia: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Anita Villani, Eric Bouffet, Susan Blaser, Barbara-Ann Millar, Cynthia Hawkins, Ute Bartels

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

Among intracranial germinomas, basal ganglia germinomas represent a specific clinical and anatomical entity. Based on an unusual case of a basal ganglia germinoma in a 13-year-old Caucasian male, we highlight the diagnostic challenges and discuss treatment considerations in this disease.

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Title: Inherent diagnostic and treatment challenges in germinoma of the basal ganglia: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Anita Villani
Eric Bouffet
Susan Blaser
Barbara-Ann Millar
Cynthia Hawkins
Ute Bartels
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-008-9568-7

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