Abstract
A case of suprasellar germinoma with subarachnoid seeding is presented. Patient had
a history of depression unresponsive to drug therapy and recently developed diabetes
insipidus. MR imaging revealed a huge suprasellar mass, heterogenous in signal intensity
due to cystic components. MR spectroscopy of the mass showed prominent lipid peak
suggesting high malignant potential.
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Publication history
Published online: September 13, 2004
Received:
October 10,
2003
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© 2004 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
