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Large colloid cyst in lateral ventricle simulating brain tumour. Case report
H Bertalanffy1, H Kretzschmar, J M Gilsbach
1Department of General Neurosurgery, University of Freiburg Medical School, Federal Republic of Germany.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|January 1, 1990
Summary
A rare case report details a patient with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. Imaging suggested a glioma, but histological examination revealed an unusual colloid cyst.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Increased intracranial pressure can indicate serious neurological conditions.
- Low-grade gliomas and colloid cysts are distinct intracranial pathologies.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management.