原发性松果体区胚胎癌的诊断与治疗(附二例报告及文献复习)

Objective Primary embryonal carcinoma in pineal region is extremely rare Here we report two such cases and combined literatures review to discuss its diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Method Two primary embryonal carcinoma in pineal region verified histologically were presented. In one cases, the preoperative serum alpha - fetoprotein (AFP) level reached significantly high level, 6 810μg/L, but showed negative staining forβ-human chorionic gonadotropin (β- HCG) . In the other one, accompanied by elevation of β-HCG level, 5 260 mIU/ml, the serum AFP was negative. The tumors were microsurgically removed by transeccipito-tentorial approach. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy was used after tumor removal because of recurrent hydrocephalus. Both patients received adjunctive treatments included radiation therapy (whole central nervous system 30 Gy and tumor bed 50 Gy) and 4 course of chemotherapy. Results In both patients, the tumors were totally removed. Postoperative tumor immunohistochemistry indicators were present in case 1 with positive reaction for cytokeratin(CK) and AFP, in case 2 with positive CK and β - HCG. After adjunctive treatments, the serum AFP and β - HCG of two patiants were decreased to normal ranges. After post - operative follow - up of one year,two patients still survived and the serum markers were almost normal. Conclusions Measurement of serum β-HCG and AFP is extraordinarily significant for the diagnosis and post - treatment monitoring of pineal region embryonal carcinoma. Pathological differential diagnosis requires immunohistochemical indicators including cytokeratin (CK),AFP andβ- HCG. With radically surgical removal and combined adjunctive therapy including radiation and chemotherapy, good consequence could be obtained.

Diagnosis and treatment of primary embryonal carcinoma in pineal region:report of two cases and literatures review