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The occurrence of MM in the fourth ventricle is extremely uncommon, and the development of GCRG following cranial tumor surgery is rare.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Case report:<\/jats:bold> We present a case of MM extending into the fourth ventricle in a 54-year-old man. The initial diagnosis was based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the tumor was successfully treated with surgery. Postoperative histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of MM. However, a mass was detected at the original surgical site during a follow-up examination one year later. Combined preoperative imaging and postoperative pathology confirmed the final diagnosis of giant cell reparative granuloma (GCRG).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>In cases of MM at atypical locations and GCRG, an imaging-based differential diagnosis is crucial for guiding treatment decisions and predicting prognosis. 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