Tumours of the third ventricle in children

Experience with 25 cases of tumour of the third ventricle in children is reviewed. The majority of the lesions were infiltrating astrocytomas of the anterior and mid-portions of the third ventricle. These tumours were generally inoperable. However, other tumours within the third ventricle were benig...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1972-12, Vol.35 (6), p.776-788
Main Authors: Stein, Bennett M., Fraser, Richard A. R., Tenner, Michael S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrocytoma - diagnostic imaging
Astrocytoma - pathology
Astrocytoma - radiotherapy
Astrocytoma - surgery
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - pathology
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms - surgery
Cerebral Ventricles - pathology
Cerebral Ventriculography
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Pneumoencephalography
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Summary:Experience with 25 cases of tumour of the third ventricle in children is reviewed. The majority of the lesions were infiltrating astrocytomas of the anterior and mid-portions of the third ventricle. These tumours were generally inoperable. However, other tumours within the third ventricle were benign, encapsulated, and resectable. Surgical exposure was carried out through one of three routes: posterior fossa, transcallosal, or subfrontal. The radiological criteria by which the operative approach is determined are discussed.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.35.6.776