J Korean Radiol Soc. 2000 Aug;43(2):167-170. Korean.
Published online Mar 11, 2016.
Copyright © The Korean Radiological Society
Case Report

Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma with Peritumoral Edema: A Case Report

Joon sik Lee, Byung yung Kim, Ik su Kim and Sun kyung Im
    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Fatima Hospital, Korea.
    • Department of Pathology, Fatima Hospital, Korea.
    • Sung-sue Hospital.

Abstract

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare, usually benign, supratentorial tumor involving the leptomeninges and superficial cortex, and usually occurs during the second and third decades. We experienced a case of right frontotemporal pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with moderate peritumoral edema in a 28-year-old female who complained of seizures and headache, and describe the CT, MRI and pathologic findings.

Keywords
Brain, neoplasms; Astrocytoma


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