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Gliomatosis cerebri type 1 with extensive involvement of the spinal cord and BRAF V600E mutation.
Pathology oncology research : POR - 1 Jan 2014
Fernandez-Vega Ivan, Quirk Jennifer, Norwood Fiona L, Sibtain Naomi A, Laxton Ross, Bodi Istvan
Abstract excerpt
Gliomatosis cerebri (GC) is a rare neoplasm in which there is a diffuse cerebral infiltration by malignant glial cells with relative conservation of the underlying structures. A 67-year-old lady was admitted complaining of balance problems, troubled breathing, stuttered speech, decreased mobility, progressive ataxia and also some mild cognitive problems. MRI demonstrated ill defined T2 hyperintensity with mild...
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