Supratentorial Intracerebral Schwannoma : Its Fate and Proper Management
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 340-343, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Intracerebral schwannomas are rare and there have been none reported in Korea. We present the case of a 25-year-old man with newly developed right-side weakness and recent seizure aggravation. His seizures started approximately 9 years prior to admission. At that time, a 1 cm diameter intra-axial enhancing mass at the left precentral gyrus was found on magnetic resonance image (MRI). After 9 years of observation and treatment with antiepileptic medication, an MRI taken due to symptom aggravation revealed peri-tumoral cyst formation with tumor enlargement. The tumor was surgically removed. Subsequently, right-side weakness diminished and there was good seizure control. Pathologic diagnosis was schwannoma. Schwannoma is a very rare tumor and there are no pathognomonic findings on radiologic images; thus, it is challenging to make a correct diagnosis. However, considering the natural course and excellent prognosis after surgical treatment of this kind of intra-axial mass with benign features, early surgery for diagnosis and proper treatment is highly recommended.
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Seizures
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General Surgery
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Diagnosis
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Magnets
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Korea
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Magnetics
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Neurilemmoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2013
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Article