RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spontaneous regression of a tectal mass in neurofibromatosis 1.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1137
OP 1139
VO 19
IS 6
A1 G Kim
A1 M Mehta
A1 W Kucharczyk
A1 S Blaser
YR 1998
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/19/6/1137.abstract
AB 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.