Cent Eur Neurosurg 2010; 71(1): 50-53
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241180
Case Report

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Long-Term Follow-up of a Non-Infantile Desmoplastic Ganglioglioma

K. Nanassis1 [*] , P. P. Tsitsopoulos1 [*] , D. Marinopoulos1 , I. Venizelos2 , P. D. Tsitsopoulos1
  • 1Deparment of Neurosurgery, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
  • 2Deparment of Pathology, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Publication History

Publication Date:
18 December 2009 (online)

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 10œ 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.

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1 Both authors contributed equally to the manuscript.

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Prof. P. D. Tsitsopoulos

Department of Neurosurgery

Hippokration General Hospital

Aristotle University

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