SummaryEight cases of unusual intracranial tumors are reported, three of them being granulomas.Tubercles are more frequent in Japan (Nakata. 6 percent) than in the United States (Cushing, 1.5 percent;Davis, 1.0 percent) but apparently less frequent than in Chile (Asenjo, 19.8 percent).Rare tumors in unusual situations make difficulties for diagnosis and treatment.