Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem
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 a...
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doaj-20c66911f3a742d8afac1e49a9989a472020-11-25T02:50:10ZengSAGE PublishingRare Tumors2036-36052036-36132013-04-0152e17e1710.4081/rt.2013.e17Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstemMarco Antonio ZaniniDucati Gustavo LuisRoberto Colichio GabarraAdriana Yuki MelloIsmael Augusto LombardiFlavio Ramalho RomeroFrancisco Otavio PereiraA 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.http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/rt/article/view/4554pilomyxoid astrocytoma, pediatric, brain tumor |
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Marco Antonio Zanini Ducati Gustavo Luis Roberto Colichio Gabarra Adriana Yuki Mello Ismael Augusto Lombardi Flavio Ramalho Romero Francisco Otavio Pereira |
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Marco Antonio Zanini Ducati Gustavo Luis Roberto Colichio Gabarra Adriana Yuki Mello Ismael Augusto Lombardi Flavio Ramalho Romero Francisco Otavio Pereira Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem Rare Tumors pilomyxoid astrocytoma, pediatric, brain tumor |
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Marco Antonio Zanini Ducati Gustavo Luis Roberto Colichio Gabarra Adriana Yuki Mello Ismael Augusto Lombardi Flavio Ramalho Romero Francisco Otavio Pereira |
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Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem |
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SAGE Publishing |
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Rare Tumors |
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2036-3605 2036-3613 |
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2013-04-01 |
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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. |
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pilomyxoid astrocytoma, pediatric, brain tumor |
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