INCIDENCE OF OLIGODENDROGLIOMA IN A PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. A CASE REPORT

Abstract

The occurrence of oligodendroglioma is rare in the presence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and only few cases have been reported. It might be clinically difficult to pick up a growing tumor in the setting of the relapsing and remitting nature of multiple sclerosis. The pseudotumoural plaque of MS can masquerade the proper diagnosis of a brain tumour. We have reported a 22-year-old male who presented with vision loss and partial simple seizures. His radiological findings were suggestive of multiple sclerosis with a focus of abnormal signal in left frontal lobe. The patient underwent left frontal craniotomy and biopsy which revealed oligodendroglioma, and then he received EBRT (external beam radiotherapy) which markedly improved his symptoms.