Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (Dnet) in a Young Female: A Rare Case Presentation

Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) is a recently described, morphologically unique, and surgically curable low grade brain which included in the WHO CNS classification as neuronal mixed glial tumor. It usually seen children young adults. This entity first described by Damas-Duport 1998 non-recurring with an excellent prognosis. We present case of 30 year old female experiencing seizures well defined space occupying lesion frontal region brain. Contrast enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging was done revealed multilobulated solid cystic mass cortical/ subcortical left lobe. Histological features suggested dysembryoplastic subsequently confirmed on immunohistochemistry GFAP S-100 positivity. The principal differential diagnosis oligodendrogliomas gangliogliomas. Patient did not receive any adjuvant therapy post operatively showed no signs residual disease or recurrence magnetic resonance imaging during follow up. phenytoin for prophylaxis seizures.