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Published on: August 26, 2017
Intraventricular angiolipoma.
H K Lee1, A R I Ghani, S Sayuthi
1Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. tamagozhi@yahoo.com
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|June 17, 2008
Summary
A 50-year-old man experienced recurrent left-sided hemiparesis due to an intraventricular fatty lesion. Diagnosis confirmed an angiolipoma, a rare benign tumor, after brain imaging and histopathology.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Intraventricular tumors are rare and can present with diverse neurological symptoms.
- Fatty lesions within the brain ventricles require thorough investigation to determine their nature.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with recurrent episodes of left-sided hemiparesis.
- Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain identified a large intraventricular fatty lesion.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination of the resected lesion revealed it to be an angiolipoma.
- Angiolipomas are benign tumors composed of blood vessels and adipose tissue.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering angiolipoma in the differential diagnosis of intraventricular fatty lesions.
- Accurate diagnosis through imaging and histopathology is crucial for appropriate management of such rare brain tumors.
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