Priyadarshani Ramsamooj*, Kali Uppalapati, Patrick Knight and Robert Ramcharan

Department of Neurosurgery, Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago

*Corresponding Author: Priyadarshani Ramsamooj, Department of Neurosurgery, Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago..

Received: October 01, 2025; Published: November 12, 2025

Abstract

Background: The lifetime risk of developing a primary brain or spinal cord malignancy is approximately 1%, with basal ganglia tumors representing a particularly challenging subset due to their deep anatomical location and proximity to critical neurovascular structures. We present a case highlighting the utility of intraoperative ultrasonography in the safe resection of a basal ganglia mass.

Observations: A 68-year-old male presented with progressive neurological decline and imaging findings consistent with a large left basal ganglia mass. Intraoperative ultrasound was used to delineate tumor margins and guide resection. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and histology confirmed high-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Lessons: Intraoperative ultrasonography serves as an effective and accessible adjunct for real-time tumor localization and resection in deep-seated lesions, particularly in resource-limited settings, while offering significant educational value in neurosurgical training.

Keywords: Basal Ganglia Mass; Brain; MRI

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Citation

Citation: Priyadarshani Ramsamooj.,et al. “The Value of Intraoperative Ultrasonography in Basal Ganglia Mass Resection: Illustrative Case".Acta Scientific Neurology 8.12 (2025): 14-17.

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