A Case of Intraventricular Oligodendroglioma Associated with Arterio-Venous Malformation.
- Author:
Joong Whan NAH
1
;
Hyung Dong KIM
;
Sung Bo SHIM
;
Yung Chul OK
;
Kyu Woong LEE
;
Jung Rye KIM
;
Hyo Sook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Autopsy;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Male;
Oligodendroglioma*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1977;6(2):579-586
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bailey and Cushing described the oligodendroglioma firstly in 1926. The oligodendroglioma is rare tumor and involves the ventricular system in 7% to 10% of all cases. The authors present a case of intraventricular oligodendroglioma associated with arterio venous malformations in a 34 year old male who had the history of visual disturbance and mental deterioration, for one month. The diagnosis was confirmed by operation and autopsy.
