A 45 year-old Woman with an Enhancing Brain Mass.
June, 2003, Case 306-1. Home Page

Clinical information: The patient was a 45 year old woman with a headache. MRI revealed a strongly enhancing dural based tumor of the falx cerebri. Edema was noted in the surrounding brain tissue but no mass effect was noted. Surgery yielded the following specimen.

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A. B. C. D. E. F.
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G. H. I.      
Panel A and B are low magnification photographs taken at an area adjacent to the dura. Panel C to E are taken from similar areas. Panel F to I are taken from similar areas.

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