Transient regression of an intracranial germ cell tumour after intravenous steroid administration: A case report

Mario Mascalchi, Federico Roncaroli, Fabrizio Salvi, Giorgio Frank

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging showed transient regression of the lesion after intravenous steroid administration in a patient with intracranial multifocal germ cell tumour. Prominent lymphocyte infiltration of the tumour was seen at histological examination and presumably accounts for the regression. Germ cell tumour must be included in the differential diagnosis of intracranial mass lesions sensitive to steroids.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)670-672
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Volume64
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 1998

Keywords

  • Germ cell tumour
  • Steroid therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Neuroscience(all)
  • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

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