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Multiple sclerosis with mass effect: case report.

E Gönül1, Y Izci, M Safali

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine GATA, Etlik-Ankara, Turkey. Beyincer@gata.edu.tr

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery : MIN
|August 7, 2001
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Multiple sclerosis can rarely mimic brain tumors, presenting as a cerebral mass. This case highlights successful diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis with significant cranial mass effect.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
  • MS typically presents with diverse neurological deficits, but rarely can manifest as a space-occupying lesion.
  • The differential diagnosis of cerebral masses includes tumors, infections, and inflammatory conditions.

Observation:

  • We present a rare case of MS with extensive cranial involvement.
  • The patient exhibited a significant mass effect mimicking a cerebral tumor on computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Comprehensive neuroimaging, including contrast-enhanced studies, was performed.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic workup confirmed the diagnosis of MS despite the atypical presentation.

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  • The patient underwent surgical intervention combined with medical management.
  • A favorable outcome was achieved following treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering MS in the differential diagnosis of cerebral masses.
    • Advanced neuroimaging techniques are crucial for accurate diagnosis in atypical MS presentations.
    • Multidisciplinary management involving neurosurgery and neurology can lead to positive patient outcomes.