Oligodendroglioma of the Brain with a Gliomatous Growth Pattern Mimicking the Radiologic Features of Autoimmune Encephalitis
https://doi.org/10.37174/2587-7593-2023-6-3-72-80
Abstract
In this case report of a patient with verified oligodendroglioma with gliomatous growth pattern, at primary clinical and magnetic resonance (MR) diagnosis, the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) was proposed due to the presence of certain radiological patterns typically seen in AE. Further investigation, including advanced MR methods such as magnetic resonance spectrometry, suggested a possible diffuse multifocal glial involvement, which was further confirmed by histological and immunohistochemical examination. The comprehensive approach of evaluating dynamic MRI data, clinical presentation and the use of extended MRI protocols may assist in precise determination of neoplastic changes in the brain tissue.
About the Authors
M. B. Dolgushin
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1, p. 10, Ostrovityanova street, Moscow, 117513
O. I. Patsap
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1, p. 10, Ostrovityanova street, Moscow, 117513
O. V. Boiko
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1, p. 10, Ostrovityanova street, Moscow, 117513
A. R. Kabaeva
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1, p. 10, Ostrovityanova street, Moscow, 117513
R. V. Nadelyaev
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
1, p. 10, Ostrovityanova street, Moscow, 117513
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Dolgushin M.B., Patsap O.I., Boiko O.V., Kabaeva A.R., Nadelyaev R.V. Oligodendroglioma of the Brain with a Gliomatous Growth Pattern Mimicking the Radiologic Features of Autoimmune Encephalitis. Journal of oncology: diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. 2023;6(3):72-80. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37174/2587-7593-2023-6-3-72-80
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