IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Ipsita Vashishtha; Dr. Rajesh Kumar Rai; Dr. Veeranna Kotrashetti

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

TECTAL PLATE GLIOMA IN A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD: A case report

Dr. Ipsita Vashishtha, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Rai, Dr. Veeranna Kotrashetti

Abstract :

Brainstem gliomas accounts for almost 10%–20% of pediatric primary ain tumors. Tectal plate gliomas which accounts 5%, are a subgroup of ainstem gliomas and that typically presents with obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to enlargement of the tectal plate and obstruction of the cereal aqueduct. Patients usually have a long–standing history of headache. Other symptoms including visual abnormalities , oculomotor palsy, balance problems, may also be present. Tectal plate gliomas are generally low–grade astrocytomas with a good prognosis. Here, we present a case of 3 year old male child who presented with history of progressive headache since 4 months and multiple episodes of convulsions which were refractory to anticonvulsants.