Bevacizumab is Effective for Recurrent Papillary Tumor of the Pineal Region: First Report.

摘要: Papillary tumor of the pineal region (PTPR) is a rare brain that probably arises from ependymal cells. There are no known systemic treatments for PTPR once it refractory to surgery and radiation. We present first case durable radiographic clinical response bevacizumab, an antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor, despite multiple prior treatments. Bevacizumab may be effective treatment PTPR.