Primary diffuse leptomeningeal oligodendrogliomatosis: A case report and literature review

Amarnath Chellathurai1, Jay S Vaidya1, Gopinathan Kathirvelu2

  • 1Department of Radiodiagnosis, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Insights

Primary leptomeningeal oligodendrogliomatosis (PLO) is a rare tumor. This case study shows its radiological progression in a child over 4 months, from mild hydrocephalus to widespread cystic lesions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Primary leptomeningeal oligodendrogliomatosis (PLO) is a rare, low-grade neoplasm affecting the subarachnoid space.
  • It presents without an apparent primary tumor in the brain or spinal cord parenchyma.
  • Diagnosis and understanding of its progression remain challenging.

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