Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem
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2013-04-15
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Pereira, Francisco Otavio [UNESP]
Lombardi, Ismael Augusto [UNESP]
Mello, Adriana Yuki [UNESP]
Romero, Flavio Ramalho [UNESP]
Ducati, Luis Gustavo [UNESP]
Gabarra, Roberto Colichio [UNESP]
Zanini, Marco Antonio [UNESP]
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A pilomyxoid astrocytoma is a recently described tumor that occurs predominantly in the hypothalamic-chiasmatic region and is rarely found elsewhere. It has similar features as pilocytic astrocytomas, but has distinct histological characteristics and a poorer prognosis. A pilomyxoid astrocytoma is an aggressive tumor, and increased awareness is necessary with a suspect case. We present the first case of a pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem described after the newest World Health Organization classification of central nervous system tumors. © F.O. Pereira et al., 2013. Licensee PAGEPress, Italy.
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Brain tumor, Pediatric, Pilomyxoid astrocytoma, glial fibrillary acidic protein, abducens nerve paralysis, astrocytoma, ataxia, brain stem pilomyxoid astrocytoma, brain stem tumor, case report, child, diplopia, female, gait disorder, histopathology, human, human tissue, Karnofsky Performance Status, neurologic examination, neurosurgery, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, postoperative period, proton nuclear magnetic resonance, reoperation, school child
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Rare Tumors, v. 5, n. 2, p. 65-67, 2013.