Pediatric benign triton tumor of trigeminal nerve: a case report and literature review

Sophia Peng; Mandana Behbahani; Shelly Sharma; Stacy Speck; Nitin R. Wadhwani; Jeff C. Rastatter; Tord D. Alden

doi:10.1007/s00381-022-05641-1

Pediatric benign triton tumor of trigeminal nerve: a case report and literature review

Sophia Peng, Mandana Behbahani, Shelly Sharma, Stacy Speck, Nitin R. Wadhwani, Jeff C. Rastatter, Tord D. Alden^*

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Abstract

Purpose: Benign triton tumors (BTTs) in the pediatric population are extremely rare occurrences. Paucity of data on BTTs poses both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly when found intracranially. Methods: A case report of a 10-year-old male diagnosed with incidental maxillary trigeminal (V2) BTT is presented. We discuss radiographic and histopathological interpretations. Furthermore, we provide a brief review of current literature and historical background on pediatric trigeminal BTT diagnosis, histopathology, and management. Results: Successful gross total resection of the tumor was achieved via Dolenc approach to the cavernous sinus. Management options with consideration of outcomes from the few prior cases reported in the literature are presented. Conclusion: Treatment of trigeminal nerve tumors requires a broad differential diagnosis and understanding rare tumors is essential in the diagnosis and treatment algorithm.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2055-2061
Number of pages	7
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	38
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-022-05641-1
State	Published - Nov 2022

Keywords

Benign triton tumor
Neuromuscular choristoma
Trigeminal nerve

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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