CT findings in patients with gliomas, surviving more than 10 years.

After reviewing the latest CT scans of 23 mostly low grade glioma patients who survived more than 10 years after treatment, it was suggested that loss of the original tumour bulk and frequently the presence of porencephalic cavity replacing the original tumour, with a smooth lining which is not contrast-enhanced is essential to assume a clinical "cure" in the case of intrinsic cerebral gliomas. In the case of gliomas growing within the ventricle or subarachnoid space, tissue with calcium deposit but without contrast-enhancement was noted, although the number of cases was limited.