Multifocal Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumour: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour (DNET) is an unusual brain tumour occurring commonly in younger age groups. We report a case of medically resistant epilepsy in a young male that was radiologically diagnosed of having the typical features of DNET at multiple locations. The clinical features and imaging findings of the multifocal DNET has been discussed along with review of literature. Keywords: DNET, MR, Epilepsy.
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Bhaskar Bhattacharyya, Koushik Sarkar
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