Glioblastoma of the optic pathways: An Atypical case.
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چکیده
We present a case of glioblastoma multiforme of the optic pathways in a 68 year old lady. Glioblastomas of the optic pathways are rare tumors; the predominant non enhancing component and the vast extent of involvement makes this a unique case. This case report further increases the database of knowledge available on the MRI characteristics of malignant optic glioma of adulthood.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of radiology case reports
دوره 3 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009