Colloid cyst with hyphal-like structures: A rarity that mimics actinomycosis of athe third ventricle

Clin Neuropathol. 2023 Jan-Feb;42(1):26-29. doi: 10.5414/NP301456.

Abstract

Colloid cysts are histologically well defined and consist of three main components, a capsule, with an underlying epithelial layer, and a mucinous heart. In our case, we present a 35-year-old female with acute deterioration of level of consciousness. An emergent CT scan showed a cystic lesion occluding the intraventricular foramen. The lesion was endoscopically excised through a transfrontal approach. Microscopic examination of the resected specimen revealed hyphal-like structures (HLS). This rare finding was first described by Dodds and Powers in 1977 and, in its microscopic nature, it mimics actinomyces of the third ventricle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis* / diagnosis
  • Actinomycosis* / pathology
  • Adult
  • Colloid Cysts* / diagnosis
  • Colloid Cysts* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Third Ventricle* / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed