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  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neuroradiology
  • Neuropathology

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  • Autoimmune encephalitis and glioblastoma can present with overlapping symptoms and imaging findings.
  • Symmetric brain lesions on MRI can lead to misdiagnosis, particularly in differentiating inflammatory from neoplastic processes.
  • Gliomatosis cerebri is a rare form of diffuse glioma that presents challenges in early diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of gliomatosis cerebri initially misdiagnosed as autoimmune encephalitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering neoplastic processes in cases with symmetric brain lesions on MRI.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and the role of brain biopsy in confirming the diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • A 66-year-old female patient with progressive memory loss and gait imbalance.
  • Initial MRI showing symmetric T2 FLAIR hyperintensities in mesial temporal lobes, thalami, and cingulate gyri, favoring autoimmune encephalitis.
  • Treatment with immunosuppression (plasmapheresis, steroids) followed by repeat MRI and eventual brain biopsy confirming IDH wild-type glioblastoma (gliomatosis cerebri).

Main Results:

  • The patient's initial presentation and MRI findings were suggestive of autoimmune encephalitis, leading to immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Despite treatment, neurological function declined, prompting further investigation.
  • Brain biopsy revealed IDH wild-type glioblastoma, specifically gliomatosis cerebri, with diffuse and multifocal involvement across cerebral lobes.

Conclusions:

  • Symmetric and multifocal brain lesions on MRI can be a challenging diagnostic feature, potentially mimicking inflammatory conditions like autoimmune encephalitis.
  • Gliomatosis cerebri should be considered in the differential diagnosis of such presentations, even when autoimmune etiologies are strongly suspected.
  • Brain biopsy remains a critical tool for definitive diagnosis in ambiguous cases, guiding appropriate oncological management.