Magnetic resonance imaging of the brainstem in children, part 2: acquired pathology of the pediatric brainstem

A case of midbrain germinoma: A literature review for radiographic and clinical features

“…However, these tumors showed a diffusely enlarged thalamus or pons with hyperintensity on T2-weighted images. 13 Additionally, all reported midbrain germinomas demonstrated obvious contrast enhancement; 7 cases showed homogenous enhancement, while the other 2 showed ringed enhancement. These findings are typical of germinomas in common locations.…”