Presentation
First presentation with seizure.
Patient Data
Age: 15y
Gender: Female
From the case:
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor
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Brain CT scan shows a focal area of hypodensity in the left frontal lobe with adjacent bone remodeling.
From the case:
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor
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Cortically based mass in the left frontal lobe, with a rim of hyperintensity on FLAIR, and minimal enhancement. This bubbly cortical based appearance is typical for DNET.
Case Discussion
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNET) are usually seen as cortical based tumors in young individuals. It is most often located in the temporal lobe and frequently presents with seizure.