Multiple gliomas: a case review

Ann Ital Chir. 2012 Sep-Oct;83(5):411-4.

Abstract

Background: Multiple gliomas, although a rare finding, can present with a clinical and radiological picture similar to that of metastatic disease, abscesses, lymphoma and demyelination.

Case report: We report a rare case of multiple gliomas located in the left cerebral hemisphere, with a complex presentation emulating other possible differential diagnoses.

Conclusion: Multiple gliomas should be taken into consideration as part of the differential diagnosis of multiple parenchymal brain lesions. Certain imaging modalities and findings can be extremely valuable with obtaining a diagnosis, and the subsequent formulation of a therapeutic strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Glioma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged