Spontaneous Regression of an Intracranial Lesion.
- Author:
Taek Hyun KWON
1
;
Yong Gu CHUNG
;
Ki Chan LEE
;
Hoon Kap LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intracranial lesion;
Spontaneous regression;
Corticosteroid
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Vascular Diseases
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1997;26(8):1163-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous regression of an intracranial lesion, as seen in sequential CT or MRI images, does not necessarily indicate a self-limiting process such as trauma or vascular disease. This report describes two cases of intracranial enhancing lesions which, on follow-up, showed complete resolution of the changes seen on MRI, without any treatment other than the administration of corticosteroid for a short period. We review several reports of "disappearing CT lesions", and discuss the possible mechanism of disappearance of intracranial lesions.
