Supratentorial neurenteric cyst associated with a intraparenchymal subependymoma. (13th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Natrella, Francesco; Mariottini, Aldo; Rocchi, Raffaele; Miracco, Clelia
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-08-13
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2012.5566
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Neurenteric cyst is a rare developmental lesion that very infrequently is localised supratentorially. Intraparenchymal subependymoma is an even more rare benign tumour. The authors report the case of a 45-year-old gentleman with a background of drug resistant epilepsy. An MRI was performed which showed a left frontal cystic lesion with a solid component. Histopathology confirmed a type C neurenteric cyst associated with an intraparenchymal subependymoma. Following enlargement of the lesion and worsening of symptoms he was referred to our institution for further management. A frontotemporal craniotomy was performed for excision of the lesion but recurrence occurred within 1 year. The lesion was further excised and 19 months post re-excision the patient is seizure free with no evidence of recurrence on MRI.