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Ganglioglioma CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
CT
CT
- Gangliogliomas lack distinctive features by CT scan. The tumor may present as:
- Solid or cystic mass
- Isodense or hypodense[1]
- Ganglioglioma might have calcifications which are easily detected on CT scan.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Soffietti R, Rudà R, Reardon D (2016). “Rare glial tumors”. Handb Clin Neurol. 134: 399–415. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-802997-8.00024-4. PMID 26948368.
- ↑ Hayat, M. A. (2012). Tumors of the central nervous system. Dordrecht New York: Springer. ISBN 978-94-007-5487-4.
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