Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG): cranial ultrasound findings

Authors
Lababede, O Bardo, D Goske, MJ Prayson, RA
Citation
O. Lababede et al., Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG): cranial ultrasound findings, PEDIAT RAD, 31(6), 2001, pp. 403-405
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03010449 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
403 - 405
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-0449(200106)31:6<403:DIG(CU>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG) is a rare brain tumor encountere d in infants. In spite of its large size at presentation and occasional hig h mitotic activity on histopathology, the tumor has a good prognosis. A 7-m onth-old baby girl developed increasing head circumference. On ultrasound, a large multicystic mass was seen. We report the cranial ultrasound finding s for the first time. Correlative imaging of this recently recognized entit y is shown.