J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1979 Mar;8(1):171-178.
A Case of Microgliomatosis of the Brain
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A rare case of microgliomatosis(reticulum cell sarcoma) of the brain is reported. The tumor was located in the left parietal lobe and the right cerebellar hemisphere and the vermis. V-P Shunt was performed and left parietal craniotomy was done for removal of tumor. The patient received radiation therapy and chemotherapy for brain tumor with a good result Histogenesis and therapy of the microgliomatosis are briefly discussed.