DNET (dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor)

Findings:
A small mass is present in the right temporal lobe which has a few foci of calcification on CT, a variable intensity rim on MR, a T1 hypo/T2 hyper center, no enhancement, and minimal associated surrounding signal abnormality.

Differential Diagnosis:
DNET, low grade astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ganglioglioma, hamartoma (TS), metastasis less likely

Discussion:
DNET is a slow growing, benign mixed neuronal/glial tumor with a predilection for the temporal lobes. Clinically, patients present with chronic intractable partial complex seizures. Imaging is nonspecific CT hypodense/T1 hypo/T2 hyper. Calcification, edema, mass effect, and enhancement are uncommon. A cyst/mural nodule may be seen but is rare. Occasionally, the tumor may present as a megagyrus with normal white matter coursing  into the lesion.

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