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10682930

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-3-2
pubmed:abstractText
A primary xanthomatous tumor is very rare in the central nervous system (CNS). Here we report the case of a fibroxanthoma arising from the dura mater of the cerebrum that demonstrated no systemic disease or metabolic abnormalities. A 19-month-old, otherwise healthy boy was found to have an enlarged head. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a left occipital dural mass lesion and an enlarged left cerebral hemisphere with ipsilateral ventricular enlargement. Subtotal removal of the tumor was performed through the left parieto-occipital craniotomy. The tumor was composed of a central fibrous portion, a peripheral xanthomatous area, and a boundary. The peripheral area of the tumor showed abundant uniform xanthomatous cells with a thin fibrous stroma and the mass was diagnosed as fibroxanthoma involving the dura. This may represent a distinct category of tumor, which is different from the previously reported cases of fibrous xanthoma and fibrous histiocytoma. Intracranial xanthomatous tumors may be heterogeneous in their origin and histological features. However, further studies are needed to elucidate their clinical features, biological behavior, and optimal treatment strategies.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0344-5607
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
215-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Fibroxanthoma arising from the cranial dura mater.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports