MR imaging of multiple sclerosis simulating brain tumor |
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Authors: | Armagan Ercan Kahilogullari Gokmen Ugur Hasan C Heper Aylin O Attar Ayhan |
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Affiliation: | Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey. |
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Abstract: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) may sometimes present as a mass lesion that is clinically and radiologically indistinguishable from brain tumor. The initial recognition of such cases is essential to avoid a surgical intervention and supplementary treatment. Sometimes areas adjacent to a tumor may present similar histopathological features with non-neoplastic demyelinating lesions. Thus, the proper preparation of the specimen is the key for correct pathological diagnosis. We report a case of MS with large cranial involvement showing a mass effect. The operative procedure associated with medical treatment was performed, and a good result was obtained. Our case presentation and others in the literature suggest strategies for detecting MS presenting as a mass lesion. |
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