Clinicoradiological profile of extra axial intracranial tumors
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.5, No. 4)Publication Date: 2018-04-15
Authors : S. Vinoth Kumar;
Page : 92-99
Keywords : Extra-axial tumors; Intracranial tumors; Supratentorial neoplasm; Meningioma; Headache.;
Abstract
Background: Extra-axial tumors are the most common adult intracranial neoplasms. Meningiomas are the most common Extra-axial tumors. Their Clinical presentation, survival rates, and prognosis vary depending on the site and specific type of tumor, hence necessitating a detailed clinical and radiological evaluation. Materials and methods: A prospective observational study on 15 symptomatic subjects who presented to a tertiary care hospital with Supratentorial intracranial tumors confirmed by CT was done. After getting a detailed history, clinical examination and CT (including contrast) were done. Results: In the study population, 73% had meningioma. 13% had a Pituitary Adenoma. 13% had craniopharyngioma. A headache was the most commonly reported symptom (73%). Majority of meningiomas were located in convexity of the brain (36.4%) and parasagittal areas (36.4 %). Conclusions: Neuroradiology plays a key role in the identification of supratentorial extra-axial tumors with CT allowing accurate anatomical description which can go a long way in management and defining prognosis.
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