J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1977 Dec;6(2):579-586.
A Case of Intraventricular Oligodendroglioma Associated with Arterio-Venous Malformation
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, National Medical Center, Korea.
Abstract
- Bailey and Cushing described the oligodendroglioma firstly in 1926. The oligodendroglioma is rare tumor and involves the ventricular system in 7% to 10% of all cases. The authors present a case of intraventricular oligodendroglioma associated with arterio venous malformations in a 34 year old male who had the history of visual disturbance and mental deterioration, for one month. The diagnosis was confirmed by operation and autopsy.