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Subependymoma in the third ventricle in a child
Hyo-Cheol Kim1, In-One Kim, Chong Jai Kim
1Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, Chongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Clinical Imaging
|October 9, 2004
Summary
Subependymomas are rare, benign brain tumors typically found in older men. This case highlights a symptomatic subependymoma in a young girl, emphasizing the need for broader diagnostic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Subependymomas are rare, slow-growing, benign intraventricular tumors.
- They most commonly occur in the fourth or lateral ventricles and are often found incidentally in elderly men.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a symptomatic subependymoma in a 6-year-old girl.
- The tumor was located in the third ventricle.
Findings:
- The case presented with symptoms, necessitating intervention.
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging was crucial for diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic and clinical presentation of subependymomas.
- It underscores the importance of considering subependymomas in pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms.
- Timely diagnosis and management are essential for favorable outcomes in pediatric intraventricular tumors.
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