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Tectal glioma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches and vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: Child
Gender: Male
mri

The superior and ventral part of the quadrigeminal plate is expanded and of high T2 signal. This small mass obstructs the aqueduct resulting in obstructive hydrocephalus. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a tectal plate glioma complicated by hydrocephalus. 

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