Experience reveals 5-year overall survival of 94.4% in patients with intracranial germ cell tumors, highlighting the effectiveness of modern treatment protocols.
Key Points
Overall survival rates reached 94.4% at five years, suggesting effective treatment modalities for ICGCT.
The study involved 19 patients, with 84.2% treated using whole ventricle radiation, showing promising results.
Patients predominantly diagnosed were male, with a median age of 14, and most had germinomas localized to the pineal gland.
Long-term follow-up is critical as endocrine deficiencies occurred in 26.3% of patients, underscoring the need for ongoing health assessments.
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Venkataramana et al. (2025) studied this question.