Korean Journal of Radiology

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Infratentorial and Intraparenchymal Subependymoma in the Cerebellum: Case Report

  • Kim, Yook (Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Seung Young (Department of Radiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Yi, Kyung Sik (Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Cha, Sang Hoon (Department of Radiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Gang, Min Ho (Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Bum Sang (Department of Radiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Yong Moon (Department of Pathology, Chungbuk National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2013.03.19
  • Accepted : 2013.10.07
  • Published : 2014.02.01
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Abstract

Subependymomas are rare benign tumors located in the ventricular system. Intraparenchymal subependymoma is extremely rare; only 6 cases have been reported, and all were located in the supratentorial region. We describe a case of infratentorial, intraparenchymal subependymoma in a 28-year-old man with intermittent headache. Imaging revealed a well-demarcated cystic and solid cerebellar mass near the fourth ventricle. The mass had a microcystic component and calcification without contrast enhancement. Complete surgical excision was performed, and histopathology confirmed a subependymoma.

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