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Multinodular and Vacuolating Neuronal Tumor.

Charmaine Zahra¹, Reuben Grech¹

¹Department of Medical Imaging, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta.

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

|October 20, 2018

Summary

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Multinodular and Vacuolating Neuronal Tumor (MVNT) is a rare brain lesion. This case highlights its unique MRI findings in the occipital lobe, differing from typical temporal lobe locations.

Keywords:

CNS tumours DWI FLAIR MRI MVNT

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Background:

The 2016 WHO classification introduced Multinodular and Vacuolating Neuronal Tumor (MVNT) of the cerebrum as a distinct entity.
MVNT is a rare, benign glial tumor, necessitating awareness of its clinical and imaging features.

Observation:

A case study of a young male presenting with absence seizures is detailed.
Brain imaging revealed lesions consistent with this uncommon diagnosis.

Findings:

MRI demonstrated characteristic cystic appearances of MVNT.
The tumor was located in the right occipital lobe, a less common site compared to previous reports.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of MVNT's radiological presentation.
Accurate identification of MVNT on imaging is crucial for appropriate patient management and prognosis.