Papillary tumor of the pineal region

Orpha code: 251915OMIM code:

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.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
PTPR
ORPHA code
251915
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
D44.5
ICD11 code
2A00.20

No additional description.

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