Ganglioglioma of the Brain Stem: Case Report.
- Author:
Myoung Ju SHIN
1
;
Kook Hee YANG
;
Tai Seung KIM
;
Joong Uhn CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ganglioglioma;
Brain stem;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Brain Neoplasms;
Brain Stem*;
Brain*;
Cerebellum;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Dysarthria;
Female;
Gait;
Ganglioglioma*;
Humans;
Infratentorial Neoplasms;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2002;32(3):279-282
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ganglioglioma comprises about 2% of all intracranial neoplasm, however, it is rarely originated from the brain stem. We report a case of ganglioglioma arising from the brain stem. A 15-year-old girl presented with gait disturbance and dysarthria. Magnetic resonance image revealed a high signal intensity mass with cystic cavities in the right cerebellum and the brain stem. The patient underwent subtotal resection and microscopic examination revealed a ganglioglioma. It is suggested that ganglioglioma should be included in the differential diagnosis of posterior fossa tumors, even located in the brain stem.