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Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET)
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Prominent bony remodeling of the inner table of the skull.
From the case:
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET)
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Large cortical mass with markedly increased T2 signal and associated overlying bony remodeling. It is low on T1 with no enhancement. Features suggest the diagnosis of a DNET.
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Intraoperative images demonstrating abnormal cortex and remodeling of the skull vault.
Case Discussion
Histology confirmed the diagnosis of Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) - typical appearances.
Case courtesy of Ciro Duarte.