Primary Diffuse Leptomeningeal Gliomatosis
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Primary Diffuse Leptomeningeal Gliomatosis [PDLG] is a rare high grade central nervous system neoplasm, in which focal or diffuse evidence of gliomatous tissue is identified in subarachnoid space with no evidence of primary central nervous system neoplasm.Limited literature available on this entity defines the aggressive nature of this disease with dismal prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Amitha Sherief, Biju Azariah M, Anitha Mathews, Priya B, Ratheesan K
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