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- Title
Lhermitte-Duclos disease: A rare case of cerebellar tumor with successful surgical treatment.
- Authors
Revuelta-Gutiérrez, Rogelio; Serrano-Rubio, Alejandro; López-Rodríguez, Rodrigo; Rodríguez-Rubio, Héctor A.; Bonilla-Suastegui, Alfredo; Salinas Lara, Citlaltepetl; Nathal, Edgar
- Abstract
Background: Lhermitte-Duclos disease (LDD) or dysplastic gangliocytoma of the posterior fossa is a slow-growing and extremely rare mass lesion that involves the Purkinje neurons and the granular layer of the cerebellum. It is characterized by specific neuroradiological features and secondary hydrocephalus. However, documentation of surgical experience is scarce. Case Description: A 54-year-old man with LDD manifesting as progressive headache is presented with vertigo and cerebellar ataxia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a right cerebellar mass lesion with the characteristic "tiger-striped appearance." We decided to perform partial resection with reduction of tumor volume improving symptomatology as a result of the mass effect in the posterior fossa. Conclusion: Surgical resection is a good alternative for the management of LDD, especially when neurological compromise exists due to mass effect.
- Publication
Surgical Neurology International, 2023, Vol 14, p1
- ISSN
2229-5097
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.25259/SNI_302_2023