Published March 1997
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Journal article
Calvarial destruction: an unusual manifestation of oligo astrocytoma - report of a radiological findings
Creators
- 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.