Neuroendoscopic followed by microsurgical approach for the treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma of the pineal region

Authors

  • Leopoldo Mandic Furtado Hospital Vila da Serra
  • José Aloysio da Costa Val Filho Pediatric Neurosurgery, Vila da Serra Hospital, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • François Dantas Pediatric Neurosurgery, Vila da Serra Hospital, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Camila Moura de Sousa Resident of neurosurgery at faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Vale do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46900/apn.v3i3(September-December).88

Keywords:

Pineal region; Pilocytic astrocytoma; Hydrocephalus; Supracerebellar infratentorial approach

Abstract

Pilocytic astrocytoma is a low-grade tumor that can affect the pineal region and has a potential life-threatening presentation with obstructive hydrocephalus. This video presents the case of a child who underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy with tumor biopsy and for whom a supracerebellar infratentorial approach was chosen after confirmation of the diagnosis of a pilocytic astrocytoma. Herein, we discuss the technical details of both procedures, such as the single burr hole in the neuroendoscopic approach, the ventricular landmarks and identification of the venous sinus through neuronavigation, the anatomical landmarks during the supracerebellar infratentorial approach, and the use of ultrasonographic aspiration.

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Published

2021-08-23

How to Cite

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Furtado LM, da Costa Val Filho JA, Dantas F, de Sousa CM. Neuroendoscopic followed by microsurgical approach for the treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma of the pineal region. Arch Pediatr Neurosurg [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 23 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];3(3(September-December):e882021. Available from: https://www.archpedneurosurg.com.br/sbnped2019/article/view/88

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