Author/Authors :
Nasrollahi Hamid نويسنده Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Geramizadeh Bita نويسنده Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Ansari Mansour نويسنده Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Mohammadianpanah Mohammad نويسنده Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Omidvari Shapour نويسنده Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Ahmadloo Niloofar نويسنده Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Mosalaei Ahmad نويسنده Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract :
Pineal region tumors are uncommon lesions in the central nervous system. Papillary
tumor of the pineal region is recently recognized as a separate disease. Its incidence,
treatment, and outcome are not well-defined. We have reported the case of a 6 yearold-
boy with papillary tumor of the pineal region. He presented with headaches,
nausea and vomiting and, after a biopsy, was referred for radiotherapy. The patient
received 54 Gy irradiation to the pineal region followed by a chemotherapy regimen
of cisplatin, vincristine, and lomostine. His tumor decreased slightly. After 4 years, the
patient has remained well and attends school. He is under routine follow-up. We
suggest radical radiotherapy as the main treatment for papillary tumors of the pineal
region.
