MR imaging of primary spinal germinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Nan Han Lu; Sandy Cheng Yu Chen; Jung Mao Chou; Tai Hung Kuo; Ching Hui Yeh

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6569.2007.00214.x

MR imaging of primary spinal germinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Nan Han Lu, Sandy Cheng Yu Chen, Jung Mao Chou, Tai Hung Kuo, Ching Hui Yeh

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Abstract

Germinomas in the central nervous system (CNS) are uncommon tumors and occur usually in the pineal or suprasellar regions. Primary spinal germinoma is extremely rare. Here we reported a rare case of an extramedullary germinoma in a young adult who presented with progressive paraparesis and retention of stool and urine. The MR image features with their differential diagnoses were discussed along with literature review of all previously reported 22 cases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	92-96
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Neuroimaging
Volume	19
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6569.2007.00214.x
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Extramedullary tumor; MRI
Germinoma
Spine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Clinical Neurology

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