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[Multiple intracranial ganglioglioma. Case report].
F Lakhdar1, M Laghmari, R Gana
1Service de neurochirurgie, hôpital Ibn-Sina, Rabat-Salé, Maroc. faycal_f1@hotmail.com
Neuro-Chirurgie
|March 22, 2008
Summary
Multiple intracranial ganglioglioma (GG) is rare, often linked to neurofibromatosis. This case highlights its importance in diagnosing multiple brain tumors, offering therapeutic implications and a good prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuropathology
Background:
- Multiple intracranial ganglioglioma (GG) is exceptionally rare, typically associated with van Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis.
- Gangliogliomas are glial tumors containing neuronal and glial elements.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old woman presented with tetraparesis, elevated intracranial pressure, and vision loss.
- Neuroradiology revealed multiple lesions in the temporal lobe, diencephalomesencephalon, and optic pathways.
Findings:
- Computed tomography-guided stereotactic biopsy confirmed ganglioglioma (GG).
- The case underscores the diagnostic significance of GG in the context of multiple cerebral tumors.
Implications:
- Early identification of multiple ganglioglioma is crucial due to therapeutic implications.
- Gangliogliomas, particularly when multiple, may have a favorable prognosis with appropriate management.
