[Malignant germ cell tumor within the pineal parenchyma. This can include mixed germ cell, germinomas, teratomas, choriocarcinomas, embryonal cell carcinoma and endodermal sinus histological types. These tumors occur more frequently in males, children and young adults. The presenting symptoms can include hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities with diabetes insipidus as the most common. Malignant germ cell tumors have been noted to metastasize both within and outside the neuraxis. One should obtain measurements of serum and CSF AFP and beta-HCG for use in diagnosis and monitoring. A change in the levels of these tumor markers can act as a sentinel for tumor recurrence. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1334612Malignant Germ Cell Neoplasm of Pineal Parenchyma
Malignant Germ Cell Neoplasm of the Pineal Gland
Malignant Germ Cell Neoplasm of the Pineal Parenchyma
Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of Pineal Gland
Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of Pineal Parenchyma
Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of the Pineal Gland
Malignant Germ Cell Tumor of the Pineal Parenchyma
Malignant Pineal Area Germ Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Pineal Area Germ Cell Tumor
Malignant Pineal Gland Germ Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Pineal Gland Germ Cell Tumor
Malignant Pineal Parenchymal Germ Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Pineal Parenchymal Germ Cell Tumor
Malignant Pineal Region Germ Cell Neoplasm
Malignant Pineal Region Germ Cell Tumor
Pineal Germ Cell Neoplasm, Malignant