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ArticleSurgical neurology international2019

Are low-grade gliomas of mesial temporal area alone?

Mehmet Yigit Akgun, Semih Can Cetintas, Rahsan Kemerdere, Seher Naz Yeni, Taner Tanriverdi

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Mehmet Yigit AkgunDepartments of Neurosurgery Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Semih Can CetintasDepartments of Neurosurgery Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rahsan KemerdereDepartments of Neurosurgery Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Seher Naz YeniDepartments of Neurology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Taner TanriverdiDepartments of Neurosurgery Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.

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backgroundTemporal neocortex which appears normal on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may have pathological tissues in low-grade gliomas (LGG) of pure mesial temporal area. Resection of the cortex may be required together with mesial temporal glioma for satisfactory seizure and oncological outcome. The aim of this study was to explore the presence of any pathological tissue on the temporal cortex that appeared normal on preoperative MRI in patients with pure mesial temporal LGGs.

methodsThis prospective study included 10 patients who underwent surgical resection of temporal lobe for LGG of mesial temporal area. The temporal neocortex with normal appearance on MRI and mesial temporal area were resected separately, and histopathological diagnosis was performed.

resultsLGGs of the mesial temporal area were diagnosed with glioneuronal tumors in 7 (70%) and low-grade astrocytoma in 2 (20%) patients. Regarding the temporal cortex, gliosis and focal cortical dysplasia were found in 7 (70%) and 2 (20%) patients. In one patient temporal cortex did not contain any pathological tissue. All were seizure-free and no tumor recurrence was noted at the last follow-up.

conclusionMesial temporal LGGs are not alone and a high proportion of temporal neocortex appeared normal on preoperative MRI, may contain dual pathology. Thus, anterior temporal resection should be performed to have satisfactory seizure and oncological outcomes.

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EpilepsyGlioneuronal tumorLow-grade gliomaSeizureTemporal lobe

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