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Thoe J, Ducis K, Eldomery MK, Marshall M, Ferguson M, Vortmeyer AO, Raskin JS, Coven SL. Pineal teratoma with nephroblastic component in a newborn male: Case report and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 80:207-214. [PMID: 33099347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Neonatal germ cell tumors are rare and comprise both benign and malignant neoplasms. Teratoma with nephroblastoma is a malignant subset defined pathologically by the presence of nephroblastoma and teratoma elements. Although teratoma with nephroblastoma is most often found in the kidney, 24 of 59 reported cases are associated with extrarenal locations, such as the mediastinum or retroperitoneum. To our knowledge, this is the first patient in the literature with intracranial/pineal teratoma with nephroblastoma, which was managed with staged transcranial approaches resulting in gross total resection and no adjuvant therapy (surveillance observation imaging). We further augmented the patient's management by comprehensive genomic profiling of the tumor to better understand the molecular biology and explore options for targeted therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jessica Thoe
- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Michalski W, Jonska-Gmyrek J, Poniatowska G, Kucharz J, Stelmasiak P, Nietupski K, Sadowska M, Demkow T, Wiechno P. Testicular teratomas: a growing problem? Med Oncol 2018; 35:153. [PMID: 30367327 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-018-1215-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Testicular teratomas represent a specific entity within the group of germ-cell tumours. They may comprise elements of all three germ layers. In contrast to prepubertal benign teratomas observed in infants and adolescents, postpubertal teratomas originate from the malignant germ-cell precursor. Given the good prognosis and curability of most patients with germ-cell tumour, medical oncologists and urological surgeons must be well acquainted with the principles of teratomas management. Surgery plays the decisive part in teratomas treatment, as these tumours are resistant to radio- and, to some extent, chemotherapy. In this article we concentrate on the management of post-chemotherapy resection of teratomatous masses, with special attention to the phenomenon of 'growing teratoma syndrome' and somatic-type transformation of teratomas. To understand the nature of teratomas better, we begin with a glimpse of their biological, molecular and immunohistochemical features. Managing germ-cell tumours, teratomas in particular, in high-volume reference centres is of utmost importance to maintain and increase the survivorship rate in these patients.
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- Wojciech Michalski
- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Uro-oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, 5, Roentgen Street, 02-781, Warsaw, Poland
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