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Lhermitte-Duclos disease. A case report

P Hulcelle1, G Dooms, J Vermonden

  • 1Hôpital de Jolimont, Service de Radiologie, La Louvière, Belgique.

Journal of Neuroradiology = Journal De Neuroradiologie
|March 1, 1994
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Lhermitte-Duclos disease, a rare condition, was diagnosed using MRI, revealing characteristic posterior fossa mass features. While surgery offers short-term benefits, MRI

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Lhermitte-Duclos disease (LDD) is a rare, slowly progressive tumor typically affecting the cerebellum.
  • Accurate pre-operative diagnosis is crucial for effective surgical planning and management.

Observation:

  • A case of histologically confirmed Lhermitte-Duclos disease is presented.
  • Computed tomography (CT) and angiography initially suggested the diagnosis.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a unilateral posterior fossa mass with characteristic signal intensities and preserved gyral pattern.

Findings:

  • MRI revealed a hyperintense lesion on proton density and T2-weighted images, and hypointense on T1-weighted images.
  • The lesion did not enhance after gadolinium administration.

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  • Specific thickening of cerebellar folia was a key diagnostic feature on MRI.

    • Implications:

    • MRI provides detailed visualization of Lhermitte-Duclos disease, aiding in pre-operative diagnosis.
    • Improved depiction of lesion margins with MRI can optimize surgical approaches.
    • Reducing the risk of subtotal excision through enhanced imaging may improve patient outcomes and decrease recurrence rates.