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Brain space occupying lesions (SOLs) may present acutely with symptoms of brainstem compression, herniation, or even death, more so in posterior fossa, primarily because of the limited space within it. A young female, 31 yrs old, with Case: history of holocranial headache and gait instability for last 5-6 months. CT Scan and MRI was suggestive of intra-axial ,infratentorial , heterogenous mass in right cerebellar region with areas of hypo and hyeprintensities (solid and cystic components seen) (?partially calcied mass) with effacement of 4th ventricle. After HPE, it was diagnosed to be a case of Oligodendroglioma( WHO grade II). Being a rare location(usually supratento Conclusion: rial), they require careful evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
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