Tumor or not a tumor: Pitfalls and differential diagnosis in neuro-oncology.

The majority of intracranial expansive lesions are tumors. However, a wide range of lesions can mimic neoplastic pathology. Differentiating pseudotumoral lesions from brain tumors is crucial to patient management. This article describes the most common intracranial pseudotumors, with a focus on the imaging features that serve as clues to detect pseudotumors.