Supratentorial pilocytic astrocytoma in children

Autor: Carmen Elena, Niculescu, Ligia, Stănescu, M, Popescu, D, Niculescu
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologie. 51(3)
ISSN: 2066-8279
Popis: Brain tumors hold second place in tumoral pediatric pathology and have a complex etiopathogeny. The authors describe the case of a child aged 2 years and 4 months with increased intracranial pressure, symptomatology accompanied by rapid deterioration of general condition. Head CT imaging examination showed intra-nevraxial replacement space process, supratentorial. Histopathological examination revealed the typical grade I pilocytic astrocytoma. Time of diagnosis and surgical intervention is essential for further evolution and prognosis.
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