Ganglioglioma presenting as a vascular lesion in a 10-year-old boy. Case report

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_F6A9E0C1F843
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Ganglioglioma presenting as a vascular lesion in a 10-year-old boy. Case report
Journal
Journal of Neurosurgery
Author(s)
Baltuch  G. H., Farmer  J. P., Meagher-Villemure  K., O'Gorman  A. M., Montes  J. L.
ISSN
0022-3085 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1993
Volume
79
Number
6
Pages
920-923
Language
english
Notes
PT - Case Reports PT - Journal Article
Abstract
The authors present the case of a 10-year-old boy admitted for evaluation of a generalized seizure and a history of headaches. Computerized tomography (CT) and gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated a large nonhomogeneous contrast-enhancing mass of the left frontal lobe, with a large cystic component. Cerebral angiography revealed the lesion to be highly vascular and fed entirely by the internal carotid artery system. The patient underwent craniotomy and the lesion was completely removed. Neuropathological study revealed that the tumor was a ganglioglioma. On review of the literature, it was found that gangliogliomas often present in the second and third decade, are known to have cystic components, and are contrast-enhancing on CT and MR imaging; however, they are classically known to be avascular on angiography. This case of a markedly vascular ganglioglioma emphasizes that these tumors should be included in the differential diagnosis of vascular supratentorial lesions
Keywords
Brain Neoplasms/diagnosis/surgery/Cerebral Angiography/Cerebrovascular Disorders/Child/Diagnosis,Differential/Frontal Lobe/Ganglioglioma/Humans/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Male/Tomography,X-Ray Computed
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Web of science
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