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

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.

Key words

brain tumor - ganglioglioma - desmoplastic - follow-up - non-infantile

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1 Both authors contributed equally to the manuscript.

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