Angiocentric glioma-like tumor of the midbrain Journal Article
| Authors: | Covington, D. B.; Rosenblum, M. K.; Brathwaite, C. D.; Sandberg, D. I. |
| Article Title: | Angiocentric glioma-like tumor of the midbrain |
| Abstract: | Angiocentric glioma, a rare brain neoplasm with features of ependymal differentiation, has only recently been recognized as a distinct clinicopathological entity. To date, all reported cases have involved tumors in the cerebral hemispheres, and the majority have presented with seizures. The authors report the case of a 5-year-old girl who presented with several cranial neuropathies and mild gait disturbance. An exophytic neoplasm arising from the posterior midbrain and causing obstructive hydrocephalus was identified, and surgical resection revealed a neoplasm with features of angiocentric glioma. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
| Keywords: | immunohistochemistry; child; preschool child; treatment outcome; child, preschool; cancer surgery; case report; brain tumor; glioma; brain neoplasms; follow-up studies; magnetic resonance imaging; pediatric; risk assessment; fever; biopsy, needle; surgical drainage; ependymoma; hospital discharge; mesencephalon; physical examination; anastomosis; neurologic disease; astrocytoma; liquorrhea; cranial nerve paralysis; cranial neuropathy; neurosurgical procedures; hydrocephalus; angiocentric glioma; gait disorder; gait disorders, neurologic |
| Journal Title: | Pediatric Neurosurgery |
| Volume: | 45 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 1016-2291 |
| Publisher: | Karger |
| Date Published: | 2009-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 429 |
| End Page: | 433 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1159/000277616 |
| PUBMED: | 20110754 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: PDNEE" - "Source: Scopus" |
