Intracranial space occupying lesions. Review of 2332 cases.
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چکیده
An analysis of 386 cases of Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions (SOL) including neoplastic and inflammatory masses diagnosed and treated at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi over a period of 2 years is presented. C.T. Scan and MRI were used for the diagnosis of midline, multiple and very small lesions. S.O.L. were more common in males in the age group 11-20 years. Gliomas comprised 32.1% of the total cases followed by meningiomas 13.7%, abscesses 13.2% and pituitary tumours 13.2%. Tuberculomas constituted 5.5% and therefore, should always be considered in the differential diagnosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 45 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978