Low grade glioma of the brainstem and cervical cord

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Headache.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Abnormal signal intensity is seen at inferior aspect of pons, medulla oblongata and cervical cord (C1-7 levels) which is low signal on T1w and high signal on T2w /FLAIR images. After contrast media injection no apparent enhancement is seen. The lesion causes lower brain stem and cervical cord expansion.

Case Discussion

Features of MRI are the most consistent with a low grade glioma.

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