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Review
. 2023 Jun;179(5):378-393.
doi: 10.1016/j.neurol.2023.03.011. Epub 2023 Apr 6.

Tumor or not a tumor: Pitfalls and differential diagnosis in neuro-oncology

S Grand  1 , M Nedunchelian  2 , S Charara  2 , R Demaison  2 , C Jean  2 , A Galloux  2 , A Kastler  2 , A Attye  2 , C Berthet  2 , A Krainik  2
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Tumor or not a tumor: Pitfalls and differential diagnosis in neuro-oncology

S Grand et al. Rev Neurol (Paris). 2023 Jun.

Abstract

The majority of intracranial expansive lesions are tumors. However, a wide range of lesions can mimic neoplastic pathology. Differentiating pseudotumoral lesions from brain tumors is crucial to patient management. This article describes the most common intracranial pseudotumors, with a focus on the imaging features that serve as clues to detect pseudotumors.

Keywords: Brain tumor mimics; Brain tumors; Imaging.

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