| Title: |
An Unusual Presentation of Hearing Impairment in an Adult with Pineal Region Germinoma: A Case Report. |
| Authors: |
Mahboob, Hani, Hamzah, Abdulaziz, Alothman, Ahmed, Ashqar, Alaa Adel, Samkari, Alaa, Alsinani, Taghreed Abdulhameed, Almatrafi, Faisal Rashed |
| Source: |
Case Reports in Oncology; 2023, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p837-845, 9p |
| Subject Terms: |
HEARING disorders, GERMINOMA, SYMPTOMS, BRAIN tomography |
| Abstract: |
Tumors of the pineal region typically present with symptoms and signs of mass effect and increased intracranial pressure. However, although rare and can be overlooked, hearing impairment is a potential clinical finding in these cases. The authors describe a 24-year-old male who presented to the emergency room complaining of bilateral hearing impairment. Brain computed tomography showed a pineal region tumor. Histopathological examination demonstrated features consistent with germinoma. This case reports a rare presentation rarely seen in the literature and in practice as evident by the conducted literature review. Therefore, we highlight the importance of considering hearing impairment as a presenting symptom of pineal region tumors since prompt recognition and intervention, as demonstrated in this case, can lead to successful outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
