2009
Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors
DiLuna ML, Two AM, Levy GH, Patel T, Huttner AJ, Duncan CC, Piepmeier JM. Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2009, 95: 437-443. PMID: 19554263, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-009-9941-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerm cell tumorsOptic chiasmatic gliomasMalignant mixed germ cell tumorMixed germ cell tumorOptic chiasmCell tumorsOptic chiasm tumorAdrenal axis dysfunctionSub-frontal approachChiasm gliomaChiasmatic gliomasAxis dysfunctionBiopsy confirmationProgressive symptomsVisual lossCase seriesFirst patientTreatment regimensPterional craniotomyDiabetes insipidusTissue diagnosisTissue biopsiesTumorsPatientsChiasm
2004
Non-enhancing de novo glioblastoma: report of two cases
Cohen-Gadol AA, DiLuna ML, Bannykh SI, Piepmeier JM, Spencer DD. Non-enhancing de novo glioblastoma: report of two cases. Neurosurgical Review 2004, 27: 281-285. PMID: 15449198, DOI: 10.1007/s10143-004-0346-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRing-enhancing lesionsLow-grade lesionsSecond patientMalignant gliomasRight medial temporal lobe lesionInitial MRI evaluationTraditional imaging findingsDe novo lesionsNew-onset seizuresMedial temporal lobe lesionsT2 signal changeRight precentral gyrusTemporal lobe lesionsMedial temporal lesionsRight frontal lesionDe novo glioblastomaEarly MRINovo lesionsNeurological examinationSubsequent resectionImaging findingsFirst patientMRI evaluationTumor suggestiveTemporal lesions