Ganglioglioma of the brain stem. Case report.
A case of brain-stem ganglioglioma is reported. A review of the literature revealed only 13 other reported cases. Brain-stem gangliogliomas usually become symptomatic in the first and second decades of life and involve the medulla and pons. Clinical improvement and prolonged survival have been reported after partial resection.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography