Intraventricular Tumor Resection
Tyler N. Adams1; Marcus Czabanka, MD2
1Louisiana State University School of Medicine
2Charite Hospital Berlin
This is a case of a 49-year-old patient who presented with persistent headaches with no focal neurologic deficit. An MRI was performed which revealed an intraventricular tumor. The lesion was seen entering the third ventricle and potentially compressing both foramina of Monro. This was further confirmed through coronal reconstruction. The proposed method for tumor removal is an interhemispheric, transcallosal approach.
Central nervous system (CNS) tumors, such as this, are uncommon neoplasms that often present with symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, vertigo, and papilledema. There is also the possibility of hydrocephalus, as the tumor can obstruct cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow, and the development of seizures. These tumors often grow slowly and can be managed with surgical resection, chemotherapy, and/or stereotactic radiosurgery. For intraventricular tumor resection, the surgical approach can vary based on the tumor location, experience, and preference of the surgeon.