Abstract:Intracranial teratoma corresponds to a type of germ cell tumor (GCT) of the central nervous system which is characterized by the presence of tissues derived from the germinal layers, which may have hair and adipose tissue inside, for example. The literature on the subject is scarce, and the T2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pattern commonly found is that of a heterogeneously hyperintense mass and, after contrast, teratoma presents heterogeneous enhancement. Therefore, the present case report aims to present … Show more
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