Massive Calcified Cerebellar Pilocytic Astrocytoma with Rapid Recurrence : A Rare Case
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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: 533-536, 2016.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs) are World Heath Organization Grade I tumors and are most common in children. PA calcification is not a common finding and has been reported more frequently in the optic nerve, hypothalamic/thalamus and superficially located cerebral tumors. We present a cerebellar PA in a 3-year-old male patient with cystic components and massive calcification areas. The residual tumor grew rapidly after the first operation, and the patient was operated on again. A histopathological examination revealed polar spongioblastoma-like cells. Massive calcification is not a common feature in PAs and can lead to difficulties in radiological and pathological differential diagnoses.
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Assunto principal:
Nervo Óptico
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Recidiva
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Astrocitoma
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Neoplasias Neuroepiteliomatosas
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Neoplasia Residual
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Criança
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Criança, pré-escolar
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
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