Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour and cerebellar atrophy: case report

Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial rumours (DNET) are mainly benign cortical lesions. DNET in the caudate nucleus, thalamus, hypothalamus, pens and cere bellar hemispheres has also been reported. We describe a fronto-temporo-par ietal DNET extending to the ipsilateral thalamus and internal capsule, asso ciated with cerebellar lobe atrophy. Involvement of the internal capsule an d complication of DNET with cerebellar atrophy have not been reported previ ously. We emphasise the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.