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Supratentorial intraventricular schwannoma
G R Dow1, A Hussein, I J Robertson
1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|April 1, 2005
Summary
A rare supratentorial intraventricular schwannoma was diagnosed in a 16-year-old male. Surgical removal was successful, offering a positive outcome for this unusual brain tumor case.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Schwannomas are typically benign tumors arising from Schwann cells, most commonly affecting peripheral nerves.
- Intraventricular schwannomas, particularly supratentorial ones, represent an exceedingly rare subset of central nervous system tumors.
- This case highlights the diagnostic and surgical challenges associated with uncommon intracranial neoplasms.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with asymptomatic papilloedema, an indicator of increased intracranial pressure.
- Neuroimaging revealed a large, 5-cm intraventricular tumor originating from the trigone of the right lateral ventricle.
- The tumor's location and characteristics were consistent with a supratentorial intraventricular schwannoma.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma.
- The tumor was completely removed via craniotomy with total macroscopic excision.
- Post-operative recovery was uneventful.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare intraventricular tumor presentations.
- Successful surgical resection is crucial for managing symptomatic intraventricular schwannomas.
- Further research into the molecular characteristics of intraventricular schwannomas may aid in developing targeted therapies.