Deep brain stimulation and development of a high-grade glioma: incidental or causal association?

Mindermann, Thomas; Mendelowitsch, Aminadav · Acta Neurochir (Wien) · 2016

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a patient in whom 8.8 years following the implantation of a bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) into the Vim, a high-grade glioma was diagnosed in close proximity to the two electrode leads. A possible relationship between the permanent DBS and the development of the brain tumour is discussed.

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