Ganglioglioma

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About Ganglioglioma Brain Tumor

A Ganglioglioma is rare brain tumor that commonly causes seizures.

Symptoms

  • Seizures can be present for months or years before the diagnosis is made.

Diagnosis

  • The diagnosis is usually suspected on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
  • Confirmation requires biopsy and resection

Treatment

MRI showing Ganglioglioma
The MRI image shows a ganglioglioma in the right temporal lobe (arrow). Using precise microsurgical techniques and aided by intra-operative MRI, an image-complete resection was successfully accomplished and the patient had fewer seizures.
  • Seizure management
    • Management may be complex due to difficult-to-control seizures.
    • May require a neurologist specializing in epilepsy.
    • Surgical removal of the tumor is often the best way to control seizures

Outcome

  • More than 95 percent of gangliogliomas are low grade and usually do not recur after removal.

Neuro-ICU

The Neuro-ICU cares for patients with all types of neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma and tumors. We work in close cooperation with your surgeon or medical doctor with whom you have had initial contact. Together with the surgeon or medical doctor, the Neuro-ICU attending physician and team members direct your family member's care while in the ICU. The Neuro-ICU team consists of the bedside nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians in specialty training (Fellows) and attending physicians. UCLA Neuro ICU Family Guide