Sylvian lipoma causing auditory hallucinations: case report.
A sylvian fissure lipoma that caused auditory hallucinations, frequent olfactory auras, and occasional visual hallucinations is reported. The patient had been diagnosed as suffering from a functional psychosis for more than a decade, with symptoms severe enough to warrant frequent psychiatric attention, including institutional care. The computed tomographic findings are discussed. The literature is reviewed and therapeutic options are proposed.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed