Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging findings in a patient with trigeminal ganglioneuroma

Korean J Radiol. 2013 Jan-Feb;14(1):118-21. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2013.14.1.118. Epub 2012 Dec 28.

Abstract

A case of intracranial ganglioneuroma arising from the trigeminal nerve in the pontine and cerebellopontine angle cistern, in a 44-year-old female, is presented with an emphasis on diffusion-weighted imaging findings. We will discuss on how the tumor in the very unusual location should be differentiated particularly focused on diffusion-weighted imaging findings.

Keywords: Diffusion-weighted imaging; Ganglioneuroma; Trigeminal nerve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Female
  • Ganglioneuroma / pathology*
  • Ganglioneuroma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Trigeminal Nerve / pathology*
  • Trigeminal Nerve / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media