Long-term follow-up of a non-infantile desmoplastic ganglioglioma.
| Title | Long-term follow-up of a non-infantile desmoplastic ganglioglioma. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Nanassis, K., Tsitsopoulos P. P., Marinopoulos D., Venizelos I., & Tsitsopoulos P. D. |
| Journal | Cent Eur Neurosurg |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 50-3 |
| Date Published | 2010 Feb |
| ISSN | 1868-4912 |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Brain Neoplasms, Frontal Lobe, Ganglioglioma, Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Neurosurgical Procedures, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Desmoplastic gangliogliomas are mixed cerebral tumors traditionally reported in infants. However, a few non-infantile cases have been documented. A case of a desmoplastic ganglioglioma in a 16-year male is presented. The patient reported severe headaches. Radiological examination revealed a large mass occupying the right frontal lobe. The lesion was totally excised. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a desmoplastic ganglioglioma. The postoperative course was excellent. At the 10(1/2) year follow-up there was no evidence of tumor recurrence. Although desmoplastic gangliogliomas have aggressive features, complete surgical removal is the treatment of choice obviating the need for adjuvant therapy. |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-0029-1241180 |
| Alternate Journal | Cent Eur Neurosurg |
| PubMed ID | 20024887 |
