RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Proton MR spectroscopic characteristics of a presumed giant subcortical heterotopia.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 426
OP 429
VO 14
IS 2
A1 Castillo, M
A1 Kwock, L
A1 Scatliff, J
A1 Gudeman, S
A1 Greenwood, R
YR 1993
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/14/2/426.abstract
AB A newborn presented with a mass replacing the left cerebral hemisphere. Although the internal signal characteristics of the lesion were suggestive of disorganized gray and white matter, a true neoplasia such as a ganglioglioma could not be totally excluded. Biopsy is not recommended in these cases since the results may be misleading. Proton MR spectroscopy was used; this technique also suggested the hamartomatous nature of the lesion. Based on the clinical course and the imaging features, conservative therapy and observation were undertaken instead of surgery. At 6 months of age, the patient is stable and the lesion is unchanged.