Pineoblastoma in a 5-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Zainab Ali Adamu, Garba Dahiru Waziri, Abdulrazaq Ajanaku Jimoh et al.
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Case in brief
A 5-year-old male presented with symptoms indicative of raised intracranial pressure. Imaging studies identified a tumor in the pineal region, which was confirmed as pineoblastoma through histopathological evaluation. The patient underwent a right occipital craniotomy and decompression, with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed. Post-operative fever led to shunt removal. Despite initial recovery, the patient experienced a recurrence five months later and ultimately succumbed to the illness.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Pineoblastoma, a high-grade embryonal tumor, requires prompt histopathological evaluation for definitive diagnosis, as imaging alone may not suffice.
Why it matters
This case underscores the aggressive nature of pineoblastoma and the importance of early intervention and monitoring for recurrence in pediatric patients.