Journal article
Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the cerebellum.
Abstract
Pilomyxoid astrocytomas (PMAs) are low-grade (WHO Grade II) tumors for which the imaging features are similar to pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs), but for which histological features and the clinical course differ. They are classified as a variant of PA. They have only been recently recognized, and they behave more aggressively than PAs. Most cases occur in the hypothalamic-chiasmatic area, although they may be located in any part of the neuraxis. …
Authors
Ajani OA; Sulaiti GA; Bozom IA
Journal
Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics, Vol. 7, No. 5, pp. 539–542
Publisher
Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)
Publication Date
May 2011
DOI
10.3171/2011.2.peds10314
ISSN
1933-0707