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¹Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan. s.takeuchi@room.ocn.ne.jp

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This case study highlights an extremely rare instance of supratentorial intraventricular hemangioblastomas in a patient with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. The findings emphasize the importance of considering VHL in patients with recurrent or unusual central nervous system tumors.

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Area of Science:

Neuro-oncology
Genetics
Neurosurgery

Background:

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a genetic disorder predisposing individuals to tumors, including hemangioblastomas.
Cervical spine hemangioblastomas have been previously treated in this patient.
A family history and identified VHL mutation confirm the genetic predisposition.

Observation:

A 33-year-old male presented with headaches.
Brain MRI revealed enhanced mass lesions in the third ventricle, right lateral ventricle (with a cystic component), and cerebellum.
Histopathology confirmed the presence of hemangioblastoma.

Findings:

Supratentorial intraventricular hemangioblastomas are exceptionally rare.
The patient underwent a two-staged surgical resection and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt placement.
The case underscores the diverse neurological manifestations of VHL disease.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of VHL-associated tumor locations.
Highlights the need for vigilance in diagnosing and managing rare central nervous system tumors in VHL patients.
Informs surgical and genetic counseling strategies for VHL disease.