Arteriovenous malformation mimicking recurrent medulloblastoma.
Published
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming the method of choice for evaluation of central nervous system tumors. However, the sensitivity of this modality raises concern that new lesions in patients previously diagnosed with a brain tumor may not necessarily represent recurrent disease. We report a patient previously treated with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy for a medulloblastoma who developed a new lesion in the floor of the fourth ventricle. Histologic review following excision revealed an arteriovenous malformation.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Moghrabi, A; Friedman, HS; McLendon, R; Hockenberger, B; Tien, RD; Halperin, EC; Oakes, WJ
Published Date
- 1994
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 22 / 2
Start / End Page
- 140 - 143
PubMed ID
- 8259101
Pubmed Central ID
- 8259101
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0098-1532
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/mpo.2950220216
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States