Diagnosis:
Suggested by MRI and confirmed by pathology (brain biopsy/resection)
Findings on Investigations:
MRI:
- Occur anywhere in the ventricular system. Septum pellucidum, temporal & frontal horns of the third ventricle.
- Calcification, cystic component may occur. Variable contrast enhancement
Pathology:
Round cells, fibrillary background, Speckled chromatin, scant cytoplasm,
Prominent vasculature sometimes,
Immunohistochemistry: Positive for synaptophysin, NSE, taur, MAP2, class III beta tubulin
Treatment:
Surgical resection