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Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the leptomeninges

Neuroradiology volume 33, pages 260–263 (1991)Cite this article

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Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) without an obvious intraparenchymal mass lesion and with diffuse spread in the subarachnoid space is rare. We report such a rare case and discuss the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) features.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Japan

    M. Fujii, T. Orita, T. Nishizaki & H. Aoki

  2. Department of Pathology, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Japan

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Fujii, M., Orita, T., Nishizaki, T. et al. Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the leptomeninges. Neuroradiology 33, 260–263 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00588232

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Key words

  • Primitive neuroectodermal tumor
  • Leptomeninx
  • CT
  • MRI