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Central nervous system ganglioglioma. A clinicopathologic study
V V Radhakrishnan1, P S Sudarshan, B Rao
1Department of Pathology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Indian Journal of Cancer
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for gangliogliomas, uncommon central nervous system tumors. This study details the clinical and histopathological features of six intracranial ganglioglioma cases.
Area of Science:
- Neuropathology
- Neuro-oncology
- Central Nervous System Tumors
Background:
- Gangliogliomas are rare central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
- These tumors typically exhibit an indolent clinical course and benign behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the salient clinical and histopathological features of intracranial gangliogliomas.
- To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis for these uncommon CNS tumors.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of six patients diagnosed with intracranial ganglioglioma.
- Review of clinical data and histopathological findings.
Main Results:
- Detailed presentation of clinical presentation and imaging findings in the six cases.
- Description of characteristic histopathological features observed in the ganglioglioma samples.
Conclusions:
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is essential for managing gangliogliomas.
- Understanding the features of these tumors aids in appropriate patient management and prognosis.