Solitary Pineal Gland Tuberculoma Mimicking Germinoma: A Case Report

J Clin Imaging Sci. 2021 Jun 19:11:35. doi: 10.25259/JCIS_84_2021. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

We are reporting a case of 16-year-old boy presented with severe headache and blurred vision. MRI showed a pineal region mass that was initially thought to be a germinoma. Endoscopic biopsy revealed tuberculoma which is an exceedingly rare and unusual location for CNS tuberculoma. The patient was treated successfully with anti-tuberculous therapy.

Keywords: Germinoma; Pineal gland; Tuberculoma.

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  • Case Reports