PubMed · 14705749
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Robert J Coffey. 2003. Brainstem cavernomas.. https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.2003.99.6.1116
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Trochlear nerve neurinomas are very rare with less than 20 surgically proved cases reported in the literature. A case of histologically proved cystic trochlear nerve neurinoma, which was mimicking an intrinsic brainstem tumour is reported here. The tumour was totally excised. The clinical features and surgical management are described and the literature reviewed.
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Sudden death due to undiagnosed central nervous system tumors is an uncommon, but well-described occurrence. Most of the tumors in these circumstances are supratentorial and occur in a wide spectrum of ages. Brainstem tumors are more rare and occur predominantly in the pediatric and adolescent populations. We present the case of a 48-year-old man who died suddenly and unexpectedly of a brainstem glioma. This case is unusual because of his age and the paucity of antecedent symptoms.