Diagnostic challenges of diffuse leptomeningeal glioneuronal tumor in an adult female: illustrative case
This case underscores the critical importance of comprehensive initial imaging, strategic biopsy planning, and timely placement of a VP shunt in patients with DLGNT. It contributes to the literature by revealing atypical imaging features and long-term progression patterns of DLGNT. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24701.
Authors
- Yuanzheng Hou
- Guolu Meng
- Jie Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7907-7478)
- Lichao Ma
Institutions
- Capital Medical University (CN)
- Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN)
- Chinese People's Liberation Army (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case24701
- Primary Topic
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Capital Medical University