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The rosette-forming glioneuronal tumor mimicked cerebral cysticercosis: a case report
Dan Zhu1, Ailan Cheng1, Nickita T L Benons2
1Department of Radiology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, No. 150 Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Introduction:
Rosette-forming glioneuronal tumor (RGNT) is a rare variety of slow growing mixed glioneuronal tumor involving primarily fourth ventricular region. This is a comprehensive analysis of a 22-year-old woman with RGNT composed of mainly cystic components. In addition, the case showed multiple lesions located in brain parenchyma which mimicked cerebral cysticercosis. Here, we analyzed this case and listed some characteristics of RGNTs in reported literature which occurring in atypical locations for further understanding it.
Case Report:
A 22-year-old woman presented with a history of transient dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multiple cystic lesions in brain parenchyma and then the patient was diagnosed with cerebral cysticercosis possibility. Empirical anti-infective therapy in addition to a follow-up post 2 weeks of MRI examination showed the lesions unchanged. Finally, a biopsy of the right cerebellar hemisphere lesions verified RGNT.
Conclusion:
RGNT is an uncommon tumor classified as grade I glioma by World Health Organization (WHO) with slightly longer course. The imaging findings of RGNT are not specific especially in atypical areas. RGNT is rare, but we should also consider the possibility in diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
