A polycystic variant of a primary intracranial leptomeningeal astrocytoma: case report and literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary leptomeningeal astrocytomas are rare intracranial tumors. These tumors are believed to originate from cellular nests which migrate by means of aberration, ultimately settling in the leptomeningeal structure. They may occur in...

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Main Authors: Cimmino Antonella, Luzzi Sabino, De Tommasi Claudio, Occhiogrosso Giuseppe, De Tommasi Antonio, Ciappetta Pasqualino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/72