Primary plasma cell granuloma of petrous bone

J Clin Neurosci. 2004 Jun;11(5):552-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2003.05.012.

Abstract

Plasma cell granulomas are rare intracranial lesions that can mimic a variety of intracranial tumours. As they are usually benign lesions, their identification assumes importance. We report a case of plasma cell granuloma in a 52-year-old man presenting with features of left sided V, VII and bilateral VIII nerve involvement who underwent subtotal excision of the lesion. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Diseases / pathology*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Petrous Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Petrous Bone / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods