Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG): cranial ultrasound findings

Pediatr Radiol. 2001 Jun;31(6):403-5. doi: 10.1007/s002470100459.

Abstract

Desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma (DIG) is a rare brain tumor encountered in infants. In spite of its large size at presentation and occasional high mitotic activity on histopathology, the tumor has a good prognosis. A 7-month-old baby girl developed increasing head circumference. On ultrasound, a large multicystic mass was seen. We report the cranial ultrasound findings for the first time. Correlative imaging of this recently recognized entity is shown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Ganglioglioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ganglioglioma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ultrasonography