PAPILLARY TUMOUR OF PINEAL REGION- A RARE CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 14
Abstract
PRESENTATION OF CASE A 40-year-old female patient presented with history of diminished vision & bowel bladder incontinence for ten days. She also had a history of altered sensorium for two days. There was no history of trauma, seizure, loss of consciousness or fever. No past history of neurological tumours or tumours elsewhere. Patient was conscious and incoherent with a Glasgow coma scale score of 14 (E4V4M6). Bilateral pupils were reactive to light, and her vitals were stable. Higher mental functions were not elicited. Motor system, reflexes, sensory system, cerebellum, meningeal signs examinations were normal. She had a wide based gait. Examination of the optic nerve showed bilateral finger counting. All other cranial nerves were normal. Fundus examination showed bilateral pallor of optic disc.
Authors and Affiliations
Anu Abraham, Naga Kalyani Pathuri, Anunayi Jeshtadi, Triveni Bhopal
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