Radiologic and pathologic findings of intracerebral schwannoma.
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چکیده
We report the radiologic and pathologic findings of an intracerebral schwannoma. MR imaging studies showed a superficially located cystic mass with an enhancing nodule and evidence of peritumoral edema or gliosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 19 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998