Clinicopathologic characteristics and microsurgical treatment of glioma of limbic and paralimbic system.
- Author:
Meng LIU
1
;
Yu-guang LIU
;
Liang-wen ZHANG
;
Hong-wei WANG
;
Shu-gan ZHU
;
Cheng-yuan WU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Brain Neoplasms; diagnostic imaging; pathology; surgery; Child; Female; Glioma; diagnostic imaging; pathology; surgery; Humans; Limbic System; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Microsurgery; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2005;43(13):882-884
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the features of the clinical manifestations, imaging, pathology and microsurgery on the patients with gliomas of limbic and paralimbic system.
METHODSThe clinical data of 28 patients with gliomas of limbic and paralimbic system were analyzed respectively.
RESULTSSeizure was the most common symptom, presented in 24 cases. CT scans showed hypodensity in 19 cases and isodensity in 9 cases. MRI scans were achieved in 23 cases, showing hypointense signal on T(1)WI and hyperintense signal on T(2)WI. Total resection was achieved in 19 cases, subtotal in 6 cases and partial in 3 cases. All patients had excellent postoperative recovery, except 5 patients who developed temporary frontal aphasia and 6 patients who developed contralateral hemiplegia. The patients had a postoperative follow-up ranging from 6 months to 5 years, and 23 cases still survived.
CONCLUSIONHigh-resolution CT and MRI may reveal the size, location, confines and sharp demarcation of the tumors. Gliomas can be microsurgically removed with considerable results.
