A Case of Intraventricular Oligodendroglioma Associated with Arterio-Venous Malformation

ABSTRACT

Bailey and Cushing described the oligodendroglioma firstly in 1926. The oligodendroglioma is rare tumor and involves the ventricular system in 7% to 10% of all cases. The authors present a case of intraventricular oligodendroglioma associated with arterio venous malformations in a 34 year old male who had the history of visual disturbance and mental deterioration, for one month. The diagnosis was confirmed by operation and autopsy.