title: Deep brain stimulation and development of a high-grade glioma: incidental or causal association?
abstract: We report the case of a patient in whom 8.8 years following the implantation of a bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) into the Vim, a high-grade glioma was diagnosed in close proximity to the two electrode leads. A possible relationship between the permanent DBS and the development of the brain tumour is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgery, Klinik Im Park, Seestrasse 220, 8027, Zurich, Switzerland. tmindermann@hin.ch.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mindermann
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgery, Hirslanden Klinik Aarau, Schänisweg, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Aminadav
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mendelowitsch
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004566:Electrodes / Q000009:adverse effects; D005910:Glioma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: Brain tumour; DBS; Glioma