<p class="jove_content">Pineal neoplasms frequently cause obstructive hydrocephalus and require histopathological diagnosis to decide the treatment regimen. They might be treated by surgical resection or chemoradiotherapy according to the pathological diagnosis. As a minimally invasive initial treatment, an endoscopic approach from Kocher's point enables both third ventriculostomy and biopsy. </p>

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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy from a Single Entry Point

Pineal neoplasms have a significant impact on children although they are relatively uncommon. They account for approximately 3-11% of all childhood brain ...

Institution - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

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