Primary chiasmal sarcoid granuloma masquerading as glioma of the optic chiasm
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2010; 20 (10): 695-696
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ABSTRACT
A 37-year-old woman presented with a 6 months history of headaches and memory impairment. Examination showed no neurological deficit with normal vision. MRI scans showed an enlarged optic chiasm. There was no dural or leptomeningeal enhancement or hydrocephalus. Open biopsy of the suprasellar mass showed non-caseating chronic granulomatous inflammation compatible with sarcoidosis. Systemic features of sarcoid were absent. Patient showed marked improvement on steroid therapy
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Assunto principal:
Quiasma Óptico
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Sarcoidose
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Esteroides
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Glioma
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Granuloma
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Cefaleia
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Transtornos da Memória
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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