Malignant triton tumor of trigeminal nerve-case report

Childs Nerv Syst. 2018 May;34(5):983-986. doi: 10.1007/s00381-017-3708-3. Epub 2017 Dec 26.

Abstract

Introduction: Here we are presenting a unique case of malignant triton tumor of the trigeminal nerve in a 4-year-old boy who presented with diplopia and ptosis.

Intervention: Near total excision of the tumor was performed, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy were administered.

Results: The patient is in good health and has no evidence of clinical and radiological tumor recurrence for 22 months.

Keywords: Childhood; Cranial nerve; Nerve sheath tumor; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents