Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma with Peritumoral Edema: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2000.43.2.167
- Author:
Joon sik LEE
1
;
Byung yung KIM
;
Ik su KIM
;
Sun kyung IM
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Fatima Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain, neoplasms;
Astrocytoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Astrocytoma;
Edema*;
Female;
Headache;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Seizures;
Supratentorial Neoplasms
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2000;43(2):167-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
