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Oligodendroglioma

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 1

Age: 59

Sex: Female

History: Two months of headaches and dysphasia.


Examination

Examination showed an alert dysphasia patient with slight right sided weakness.


Pre-Op X-Rays

CT of the head without contrast, showing calcified cystic lesion consistent with oligodendroglioma.


CT of the head with contrast, showing calcified cystic lesion consistent with oligodendroglioma.


Treatment

Steriotaxic Craniotomy.


Intra-op Picture


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