Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors
DiLuna ML, Two AM, Levy GH, Patel T, Huttner AJ, Duncan CC, Piepmeier JM. Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2009, 95: 437-443. PMID: 19554263, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-009-9941-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerm cell tumorsOptic chiasmatic gliomasMalignant mixed germ cell tumorMixed germ cell tumorOptic chiasmCell tumorsOptic chiasm tumorAdrenal axis dysfunctionSub-frontal approachChiasm gliomaChiasmatic gliomasAxis dysfunctionBiopsy confirmationProgressive symptomsVisual lossCase seriesFirst patientTreatment regimensPterional craniotomyDiabetes insipidusTissue diagnosisTissue biopsiesTumorsPatientsChiasm