[Granulocytic sarcoma of the brain revealed on vascular mode].
Granulocytic sarcoma is a rare tumor composed of immature granulocytic cells. Prognosis is poor. The dura and orbits are preferentially involved. An intracranial localization is unusual. We report the case of a 31-year-old man who was admitted with a history of headache and vomiting. The neurological examination revealed hemiplegia. Computed and tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a lesion which was interpreted as a meningioma. After surgical resection, pathology examination led to the diagnosis of granulocytic sarcoma. The clinical and radiological features of this case are discussed with reference to other reports in the literature.
Service de neurologie CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc. Kind.meryem@caramail.com
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Moudden
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El Moutawakil
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Boulajaj
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D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D009195:Peroxidase / Q000378:metabolism; D023981:Sarcoma, Myeloid / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology
D009195:Peroxidase