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American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol 19, Issue 6 1137-1139, Copyright © 1998 by American Society of Neuroradiology

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Spontaneous regression of a tectal mass in neurofibromatosis 1

G Kim, M Mehta, W Kucharczyk and S Blaser
Department of Medical Imaging, The Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MR images showed an enhancing, enlarging mass in the tectum of the midbrain in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1. The mass was presumed to be a tectal glioma, which initially enlarged then regressed in size over a 3-year period and ceased to enhance. Although a tissue diagnosis was not available, we believe the temporal evolution of this lesion is strong presumptive evidence of a hamartoma. This case argues for the conservative management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 when possible.




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