Papillary tumor of the pineal region

Papillary tumor of the pineal region

Definition

Papillary tumor of the pineal region (PTPR) is a very rare neoplasm of the pineal region that is thought to arise from the specialized ependymocytes of the subcommissural organ and that manifests with visual disturbances, headaches, loss of coordination and balance, nausea and vomiting due to obstructive hydrocephalus.

Also known as PTPR — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Brain Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pineal gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pineal gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0