Abstract
Background
Teratoma involving of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) area is extremely rare, only several cases were described based on previous literature. Here we reported uncommon pediatric teratoma located in the left CPA. The purpose of this document is to explore clinical manifestations, diagnosis and and treatment of this disease.
Methods
We accomplish it by analyzing the previous literature and this case report.
Conclusion
Through clinical manifestations, imaging examination and HE staining, teratoma can be diagnosed and other lesions can be distinguished. The excellent outcome was obtained after tumor was totally removed under microsurgery.
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Yin, K., Guo, F. Rare teratoma involving of the cerebellopontine angle: a case report and literature review. Childs Nerv Syst 37, 3277–3279 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-020-05007-5
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