Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cerebellar Liponeurocytoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cerebellar liponeurocytoma is a rare benign neuroepithelial tumour. We describe the case of a 50-year-old man presenting with signs of increased intracranial pressure and cerebellar dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a heterogeneous, well-circumscribed cerebellar mass with a predominant...

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Published in:The neuroradiology journal 2012-06, Vol.25 (3), p.331-336
Main Authors: Guan, J.T., Geng, Y.Q., Cheng, Y., Guo, Y.L., Wu, R.H.
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Language:English
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Summary:Cerebellar liponeurocytoma is a rare benign neuroepithelial tumour. We describe the case of a 50-year-old man presenting with signs of increased intracranial pressure and cerebellar dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a heterogeneous, well-circumscribed cerebellar mass with a predominant adipose content. Diffusion-weighted imaging showed an isointense mass with a hyperintense rim. Craniotomy demonstrated a soft grey mass with intratumoral bright patchy yellow areas. Histological and immunohistochemical findings indicated an advanced neuronal, glial and focal lipomatous differentiation with a low level of mitotic activity.
ISSN:1971-4009
2385-1996
DOI:10.1177/197140091202500308