Glioblastoma located in the third ventricle: case report
Journal Title: Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish - Year 2005, Vol 22, Issue 1
Abstract
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and common tumor of the CNS. It locates rarely at third ventricle. We report a case of primary glioblastoma located in the third ventricle. The lesion was found in a 27-year-old man who suffered from headache, nausea and vomiting. CT showed a heterogeneous intraventricular tumor caused hydrocephalus. The histological examination of the tumor defined the diagnosis of glioblastoma. Tumor resection was indicated but the patient refused the treatment. Post-operative radiotherapy was done. The patient died 6 months afterwards. In conclusion, in the differential diagnosis of third ventricular lesions the most malign tumor of the central nervous system, glioblastoma should be considered. Stereotaxis can be used successfully with a diagnosis purpose in deeply located lesions like third ventricle.
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Tayfun HAKAN, M BERKMAN, Fugen EKER
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