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Neurosarcoidosis presenting as an incidental solitary cranial ring-enhancing lesion

Authors :
Ricardo J. Komotar
Ashish H. Shah
Amade Bregy
Michael Thambuswamy
Mai T. Tran
Joanne T Thambuswamy
Michael D. Norenberg
Source :
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2017.

Abstract

Isolated neurosarcoidosis without prior systemic symptoms is extremely rare, occurring in approximately 2% of patients with neurosarcoidosis. Due to its rarity, mistakes in diagnosis and treatment occur commonly. We present a case of a 47-year-old female who was found to have an incidentally discovered solitary intracranial lesion that mimicked a high-grade neoplasm, but was later confirmed to be neurosarcoidosis. Incidental solitary neurosarcoid granulomas are difficult to diagnose due to its nonspecific clinical and imaging presentations. Early diagnosis by biopsy in these rare incidental cases remains paramount for adequate treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22489614 and 17935482
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e55bd7c5af809d95b7d8c6c298b7545e