Brainstem glioma

Case contributed by Fateme Hosseinabadi , 23 Jul 2019
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 24 Jul 2019

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Diffuse expansion of the pons with extension into the medulla, and midbrain, right more prominent than left, and cerebellar peduncles. The tumor shows mass effect on the anterior aspect of fourth ventricle resulting in obstructive hydrocephalus and transependymal edema, basilar artery is displaced to left side and there is no evidence of resrictedrestricted diffusion or hemorrhagyhemorrhage.

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These imaging findings are highly suggestive for brain stem glioma.

  • -<p>These imaging findings are highly suggestive for brain stem glioma.</p>
  • +<p>These imaging findings are highly suggestive for <a title="Focal brain stem gliomas" href="/articles/focal-brainstem-glioma">brain stem glioma</a>.</p>
Presentation was changed:
Multiple cranial nerve palsy.

Systems changed:

  • Paediatrics
  • Oncology

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