MRS of pilocytic astrocytoma: The peak at 2 ppm may not be NAA
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DOI: 10.1002/mrm.26374
Abstract: To determine whether the chemical shift of residual N‐acetylaspartate (NAA) signal in pilocytic astrocytomas (PA) is consistent with the position of the NAA peak in controls. read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; mrs pilocytic; ppm may; peak ... See more keywords
Dabrafenib in BRAFV600E mutant pilocytic astrocytoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04527-4
Abstract: Dear Editor: We read the report on “Dabrafenib in BRAFV600E mutant pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) in a pediatric patient” with a great interest [1]. Mustansir et al. concluded that “We report a case of successful treatment… read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; dabrafenib; mutant pilocytic; dabrafenib brafv600e ... See more keywords
Is it a new culprit? “TERT promoter mutation” in an aggressive pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04803-3
Abstract: Recent advances in the genomic study have revolutionized the discovery of molecular biomarkers in glioma not only to aid in targeted therapy but also to prognosticate character of tumor and outcome of a patient. The… read more here.
Keywords: tert promoter; astrocytoma; pilocytic astrocytoma; promoter mutation ... See more keywords
Clinical characteristics and long-term surgical outcomes of spinal pilocytic astrocytoma: a report of twenty cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04606-0
Abstract: Primary spinal pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is an extremely rare low-grade astrocytoma with unclear natural history. The demographic characteristics, imaging features, and long-term surgical outcomes have not been clarified due to low prevalence and limited reports.… read more here.
Keywords: spinal pilocytic; pilocytic astrocytoma; term surgical; long term ... See more keywords
Pediatric cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma presenting with spontaneous intratumoral hemorrhage
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-018-0969-6
Abstract: Pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs) are benign glial tumors and one of the most common childhood posterior fossa tumors. Spontaneous intratumoral hemorrhage in PAs occurs occasionally, in about 8–20% of cases. Cerebellar hemorrhages in pediatric population are… read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; intratumoral hemorrhage; pediatric cerebellar; hemorrhage ... See more keywords
Evaluation of outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for pilocytic astrocytoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2521-x
Abstract: Pilocytic astrocytomas are rare intracranial gliomas that are typically treated with surgical extirpation. Our aim was to report the radiologic and clinical outcomes of patients treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for pilocytic astrocytoma in the… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation outcomes; pilocytic astrocytoma; srs; stereotactic radiosurgery ... See more keywords
Solid non-enhancing cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.062
Abstract: Pilocytic astrocytomas (PA) are slow-growing low-grade gliomas, commonly diagnosed as cerebellar tumors among the pediatric and adolescent population. Characteristic neuroradiologic findings in PA include a cystic mass with enhancing solid nodule. While uncommon radiologic features… read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; solid non; enhancing cerebellar; case ... See more keywords
Pilocytic astrocytoma vs. ganglioglioma: Progression vs. misdiagnosis, and implications in BRAF testing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.05.002
Abstract: Ganglioglioma (GG) is a mixed glio-neuronal tumour, comprised of a neoplastic glial component and dysplastic ganglion cells. GG is a tumour of unclear histogenesis; previous studies examining BRAF mutations and chromosome imprinting has provided evidence… read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; braf; braf fusion; ganglioglioma ... See more keywords
Peduncular hallucinosis after debulking of a third ventricular pilocytic astrocytoma: Case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.11.021
Abstract: Peduncular hallucinosis is a rare clinical syndrome manifesting as complex visual hallucinations and sleep-wake dysregulation after injury to deep neural structures, most commonly the midbrain and diencephalon. Initially reported after ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, an… read more here.
Keywords: pilocytic astrocytoma; hallucinosis; peduncular hallucinosis; ventricular pilocytic ... See more keywords
Multifocal Infra-Tentorial Pilocytic Astrocytoma in an Adult Patient: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a benign glial tumour typically presenting in children. It is rare for adults to present with PA and even less likely to manifest with multiple foci of lesions especially in… read more here.
Keywords: adult patient; pilocytic astrocytoma; infra tentorial; case ... See more keywords
Pilocytic astrocytoma of the cerebellopontine angle mimicking vestibular schwannoma: report of a rare entity
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1419163
Abstract: Abstract We present a rare case of a 55-yr old patient of pilocytic astrocytoma of the cerebello-pontine angle mimicking a vestibular schwannoma. The tumor protruded into the porus acusticus causing enlargement of the internal auditory… read more here.
Keywords: mimicking vestibular; pilocytic astrocytoma; vestibular schwannoma; angle mimicking ... See more keywords