Abstract
Variegated and interesting clinical features which occur as a result of a lesion in the posterior third Ventricle (Pineal region) make them neurological curiosities. But their location makes them accessible only with difficulty and thus they pose a challenge to the surgeon. Controversy exists regarding shunt and operation on the tumour versus shunt and radiotherapy without any operation on the tumour. On the basis of experiences in a personal series, approach to pineal region, removal or intraneoplastic decompression followed by radiotherapy — seems justifiable as well as beneficial.
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Sambasivan, M. (1982). Posterior Third Ventricular Tumours. In: Brock, M. (eds) Modern Neurosurgery 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-08801-2_26
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