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 |