Neuronavigation-guided endoscopic management of a pineal region tumour with obscured floor of the third ventricle: case report

Idris Z , Ghani AR , Idris B , Muzaimi M , Awang S , Pal HK Show all authors , Abdullah JM
Minim Invasive Neurosurg, 2011 Jun;54(3):125-7.
PMID: 21863520 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277198

Abstract

Shunt surgery is frequently chosen to manage periventricular metastasis of pineal region tumours which obscured the floor of the third ventricle. However, this procedure falls short due to distant metastasis. Neuronavigation-guided endoscopic surgery offers a viable alternative.

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