Finding of IDH1 R132H mutation in histologically non-neoplastic glial tissue changes surgical strategies, a case report

Abstract

Introduction

In 2016, the WHO classification of diffuse astrocytoma began to include isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutation in addition to histology.

Results

We here demonstrate a case where a 14-year-old boy presented with a parietal tumor with no histological evidence of neoplasia but with an IDH1 mutation. Due to the IDH1 R132H mutation, the patient was diagnosed with diffuse astrocytoma WHO grade II and underwent successful gross total resection of this near-eloquently located tumor.

Conclusion

This case exemplifies how inclusion of immunohistochemistry in tumor classification alters surgical strategy and might improve accuracy and time to diagnosis.

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