Angiocentric glioma-like tumor of the midbrain. uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • January 26, 2010

Research

keywords

  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic
  • Glioma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Mesencephalon

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 75149139052

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1159/000277616

PubMed ID

  • 20110754

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 45

issue

  • 6