Midbrain cavernoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

This young male has progressive neurological disturbance.

Patient Data

Age: young
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

A midbrain cavernoma with a second smaller lesion in the right cerebral peduncle is present. No evidence of acute hemorrhage or edema. Note the posterior fossa arachnoid cyst. 

The patient had repeated symptomatic episodes and an attempted resection was carried out. 

3 year followup

mri

Postoperative change and a shunt has been introduced. The midbrain lesion has substantially grown extending into the left thalamus. No hydrocephalus. 

Case Discussion

This young male has progressive neurological disturbance from growth of a midbrain cavernoma. Note the growth over the 5 years despite attempted resection. 

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