Mature teratoma splitting the brainstem in a newborn: case report

J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 Jul 26;24(4):371-375. doi: 10.3171/2019.5.PEDS19142.

Abstract

Mature teratomas (MTs) of the posterior fossa are extremely rare. The authors present a case of a prenatal diagnosis of an MT splitting the brainstem. Representative images as well as the clinical and surgical course are presented. Literature regarding "split brainstem" and MT of the posterior fossa is discussed.

Keywords: congenital; mature teratoma; oncology; split brainstem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports