J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1993 Nov;22(11):1273-1278.

A Case of Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma in the Absence of Tuberous Sclerosis: Case Report

• Lee JW
• Kim TS
• Leem YJ
• Kim GK
• Lee BA
• Leem W

Abstract

Subenpendymal giant cell astrocytoma is a rare cerebral glioma that mainly occurs in patients with tuberous sclerosis. In the following case, a subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in the absence of tuberous sclerosis occurred in the wall of the lateral ventricle and presented as an intraventricular mass cauing hydrocephalus by obstruction of the foramen of Monro. The mass was removed completely through transcallosal approach with the microsurgical technique.

Keyword

Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma; Tuberous sclerosis; Hydrocephalus; Transcallosal approach

MeSH Terms

Astrocytoma*
Cerebral Ventricles
Giant Cells
Glioma
Humans
Hydrocephalus
Lateral Ventricles
Tuberous Sclerosis*