Pilocytic astrocytoma
Case contributed by:
Dr Hani Alsalam
Presentation:
A 6-year-old girl with an unusual suprasellar tumor, referred for further evaluation.
From the case:
Pilocytic astrocytoma
Modality:
CT
From the case:
Pilocytic astrocytoma
Modality:
MRI
Case Discussion:
Path proven, pilocytic astrocytoma
Pathology report:
Diagnosis:
BRAIN, SELLAR/SUPRASELLAR TUMOR, RESECTION:
PILOCYTIC ASTROCYTOMA, WHO GRADE I (SEE COMMENT).
Comment:
Although myxoid change is prominent in specimen 1, the other feature of pilomyxoid astrocytoma, i.e. perivascular cellular arrangement is lacking. Also, focal biphasic pattern, perivascular hyalinization and eosinophilic granular bodies are observed.
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