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Congenital ganglioglioma
Gengaimuthu Karthikeyan1, Paiyanan Subburam, Soundian Soundian Ravishankar
1TN Medical Service, Madurai. gengaimuthukarthikeyan@yahoo.com
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 11, 2002
Summary
Congenital brain tumors like ganglioglioma are rare at birth. This case highlights successful management of a newborn with a congenital ganglioglioma and hydrocephalus, showing stable condition at 18 months.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Developmental neuroscience
- Congenital neuropathology
Background:
- Congenital brain neoplasms are exceptionally rare.
- Early presentation of brain tumors at birth poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Hydrocephalus is a potential complication of neonatal brain tumors.
Observation:
- A case of congenital ganglioglioma presenting at birth with hydrocephalus is described.
- The infant underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunting and tumor debulking at 6 months.
- Histopathological confirmation of ganglioglioma was obtained.
Findings:
- The infant's hydrocephalus remained static at 18 months post-intervention.
- Developmental assessment at 18 months indicated a developmental age of 10-12 months.
- This suggests a favorable, albeit delayed, neurodevelopmental outcome.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for congenital brain tumors.
- Surgical debulking and hydrocephalus management can lead to stable neurological status.
- Further research into long-term outcomes of congenital neoplasms is warranted.