Title of article :
Multifocal Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor: A Report of a Rare Case
Author/Authors :
Sina, Farzad Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Poranian, Maryam Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Razmeh, Saeed Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Taheri Talesh, Jouan Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Introduction: Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) is a benign tumorcommonlyobserved in young people and mostly
in the temporal lobe. This tumor usually presents with seizure and involves glial and neuronal cells.
Case Presentation: The current report presents a case of a 25-year-old female, with intractable seizures including complex partials
and secondary generalized seizure. The brain magnetic resonance (MR) showed multiple nonspecific hyperintense lesions in the
bilateral temporal lobe. The patient underwent surgery, and selective temporal lobectomy was performed.
Conclusions: Microscopic examination showed multifocal DNET, and the patient was seizure-free after surgery. Although DNET is
very rare, the presentation of this case can help with its diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords :
Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor , Multifocal Tumor , Seizure
Journal title :
Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology