Published March 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Calvarial destruction: an unusual manifestation of oligo astrocytoma - report of a radiological findings

  • 1. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, RJ (Brazil). Dept. de Radiologia
  • 2. Hospital Universitario Antonio pedro (HUAP), Niteroi, RJ (Brazil)

Description

The oligoastrocytomas are primary brain neoplasms. These tumors primarily involve the cortex but they represent a rare cause of skull erosions. We report an unusual case of frontal oligoastrocytoma that destroyed the frontal bone, infiltrated the left frontal sinus and caused thinning of the left orbital roof. The radiological features have been also related

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Lesao da calota craniana: rara manifestacao do oligoastrocitoma - relato de um caso

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiologia Brasileira
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 99-103
ISSN
0100-3984
CODEN
RDBRAS

INIS

Country of Publication
Brazil
Country of Input or Organization
Brazil
INIS RN
29063015
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; IMAGES; MEDICAL RECORDS; NEOPLASMS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATIENTS; SKULL; SYMPTOMS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DISEASES; MAMMALS; MAN; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PRIMATES; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Notes
7 refs., 3 figs.