Pineal Region Tumor: A 10-years’ Experience in Eastern Indonesia’s Tertiary Center

Introduction: Tumors occurring in the pineal region are uncommon, overall incidence is 0,10 per 100.000 population. Pineal region tumor embraces 2,7% of all pediatric brain tumors. Epidemiology for pineal region tumor in Southeast Asia region has not been elucidated.

Methods: Data were taken from medical records from January until December 2022. Tumor grades were assigned based on the latest edition of the WHO Classification. 30 patients were treated at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital were analyzed.

Results: The most common pineal region tumors is GCT. Pineal region tumors can be approached safely and effectively. There were 21 boys (70%) and 9 girls (30%). Within age, there was 1 case (0,4%) in less than 1 year old patient, which is 8 months, while others are 5 cases (16,6%) within range 1-5 years old, 6 cases (20%) within range 6-10 years old, and most of cases are in 10-18 years old, which comprises 18 cases (60%) of this series. Mean age was 10,4 years.

Conclusion : Prognosis is not merely depend on the pathologies and treatment modalities. Among other chief complaints, patient who had decreased of consciousness ended up with a worse outcome.