Pineal Parenchymal Tumors (PPTs) of Intermediate Differentiation

Pineal parenchymal tumors (PPTs) grow in the pineal region of the brain, where melatonin is produced, and they're most common in children. These tumors are rare and less predictable than other pineal tumors, ranging from benign growths with clearly defined boundaries to malignant masses with undefined boundaries that enable the cancer to metastasize in the cerebrospinal fluid. Symptoms of PPTs include headaches, vomiting and vision problems.

Rare tumors like PPTs come with unique challenges that our highly skilled neurologists and neurosurgeons address with sophisticated treatments. Our locations in Florida were among the first to treat brain tumors using minimally invasive surgeries that allow access to difficult-to-reach areas of the brain. These advanced approaches preserve more healthy tissue, and when tumors are close to areas of the brain that control essential bodily functions, the millimeter accuracy of these techniques is critical. Recovery is also quicker as no incision is made.