A case of germinoma in the septum pellucidum manifesting as amnesia and hemiparesis

K. Sato; T. Nagayama; M. Fujimura; K. Okamoto; M. Kamiya; Y. Nakazato; E. Helseth; S. Kobayshi

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A case of germinoma in the septum pellucidum manifesting as amnesia and hemiparesis

K. Sato, T. Nagayama, M. Fujimura, K. Okamoto, M. Kamiya, Y. Nakazato, E. Helseth, S. Kobayshi

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Background. We report a rare case of germinoma mainly located in the septum pellucidum. Case description. A 19-year-old man presented with germinoma located in the septum pellucidum manifesting as amnesia and right hemiparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a heterogeneously enhanced mass in the septum pellucidum and abnormal T2-weighted signals in the left basal ganglia. An anterior transcallosal approach was performed to remove the mass in the septum pellucidum. The histological diagnosis was germinoma. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy were given. He was discharged with slight amnesia and right hemipareis. Interpretation. Intracranial germinoma can arise from the septum pellucidum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	923-926
Number of pages	4
Journal	Acta neurochirurgica
Volume	145
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-003-0110-6
Publication status	Published - 2003 Oct
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Amnesia
Germinoma
Septum pellucidum

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Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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