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Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma: CT and MRI features

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We present three cases of desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma in patients admitted to our institution in the past 8 years. CT and MR findings are discussed. Typically, these lesions are located in the frontal and parietal lobes, appearing as cystic tumors with a solid cortical component within the cerebrum, which enhances intensely, and moderate surrounding edema.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 55 Lake Avenue North, 01655, Worcester, MA, USA

    O. R. Tenreiro-Picon, S. V. Kamath, J. R. Knorr, R. L. Ragland & K. Y. Lau

  2. Department of Neuropathology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 55 Lake Avenue North, 01655, Worcester, MA, USA

    T. W. Smith

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Tenreiro-Picon, O.R., Kamath, S.V., Knorr, J.R. et al. Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma: CT and MRI features. Pediatr Radiol 25, 540–543 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02015789

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