Cerebellar cystic ganglioglioma in an 8-year-old child

Yüceer N., ÖZER E.

Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol.5, no.1, pp.57-60, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Journal of Pediatric Neurology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.57-60
  • Keywords: Cerebellum, Childhood, Ganglioglioma, Magnetic resonance imaging, Surgery
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The authors report a child with a cerebellar ganglioglioma and large cyst. An 8-year-old boy presented with headache and ataxia. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies demonstrated a large cystic component associated with intense contrast enhancement of a mural nodule in the left cerebellar hemisphere. A preoperative diagnosis of cystic astrocytoma was made. The tumor was removed via a midline suboccipital approach. Pathological examination of the tumor specimen revealed a ganglioglioma. The postoperative course was uneventful. There was no tumor recurrence on repeat MRI. At most recent follow-up, the patient was well. Although rare, cerebellar cystic gangliogliomas should be included in the differential diagnosis of posterior fossa tumors. © 2007 IOS Press. All rights reserved.