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What is the definition of Pineoblastoma?

Pineoblastoma is a type of cancerous (malignant) tumor that grows in a part of the brain known as the pineal gland. It occurs mainly in children. Symptoms of Pineoblastoma include a buildup of fluid around the brain (hydrocephalus), headaches, nausea, and difficulty with eye movement. The cause of Pineoblastoma is unknown, but specific inherited genetic variants in two genes, RB1 and DICER1 can increase the risk for a Pineoblastoma. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and imaging studies. In addition, a biopsy is often done to examine a small piece of tumor tissue under the microscope.

What are the alternative names for Pineoblastoma?

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Who are the top Pineoblastoma Local Doctors?

Distinguished in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Robert A. Lustig

Radiology | Radiation Oncology

Distinguished in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Robert A. Lustig

Radiology | Radiation Oncology

University Of Penn-Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd,

Philadelphia, PA

215-662-2428

Languages Spoken:

English

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Robert Lustig is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lustig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

Experienced in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Simone A. Betchen

Neurosurgery

Experienced in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Simone A. Betchen

Neurosurgery

United Medical Associates PC

46 Harrison St,

Johnson City, NY

607-729-4942

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English

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Simone Betchen is a Neurosurgery provider in Johnson City, New York. Dr. Betchen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.

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Experienced in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Jeffrey H. Wisoff

Neurosurgery

Experienced in Pineoblastoma

Dr. Jeffrey H. Wisoff

Neurosurgery

317 E 34th St, 10th Fl.,

New York, NY

212-263-6419

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English

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Jeffrey Wisoff is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Wisoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Selective Mutism, and Endoscopy.