Thalamic glioma

Case contributed by Bálint Botz
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Left thalamic stable lesion which has been followed for almost a decade.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
mri

In the left pulvinar thalami an about 19 x 18 x 10 mm T2/FLAIR hyperintense lesion is visible with indistinct margins. No restricted diffusion or contrast enhancement. The lesion is stable compared to available prior exams. 

Incidental occipital petalia noted. 

Case Discussion

Findings are in line with low grade glial spectrum tumor of the pulvinar thalami. 

This case is also contributed by Dr. Omar Giyab. 

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