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Intracranial plasma-cell granuloma: a case report
M Hirohata1, Y Sasaguri, Y Sugita
1Department of Neurosurgery, Kurume University School of Medicine.
Noshuyo Byori = Brain Tumor Pathology
|November 1, 1996
Summary
This report details a rare intracranial plasma-cell granuloma in a 57-year-old woman. The tumor recurred six years post-treatment, highlighting unusual behavior for this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intracranial plasma-cell granulomas are rare tumors.
- This case involves a 57-year-old woman with neurological symptoms.
Observation:
- A tumor was identified in the right cerebellopontine angle attached to the tentorium.
- Initial treatment involved subtotal resection and local irradiation (20 Gy).
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed plasma-cell granuloma.
- Follow-up neuroimaging revealed diffuse thickening of the tentorium and falx six years later, indicating recurrence.
Implications:
- This case adds to the limited literature on intracranial plasma-cell granulomas.
- The unusual recurrence pattern warrants further investigation into the behavior of these tumors.