title: Colloid cyst xanthogranuloma of the third ventricle--a case report.
abstract: A colloid xanthogranuloma of the third ventricle is described. Presenting features were symptoms of raised intracranial tensions and two episodes of seizures. The pathogenesis, clinical and radiological features, differential diagnosis and treatment of this rare benign lesion are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kudesia
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Shankar
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Santosh
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology*; D003102:Colloids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014972:Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids