Posterior fossa astrocytoma
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Gaillard F, Yap J, Bell D, et al. Posterior fossa astrocytoma. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5898
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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
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- Posterior fossa astrocytomas
Posterior fossa astrocytomas, those arising either from the cerebellum or from the brainstem are most frequently seen in children. Approximately 60% of all pediatric astrocytomas are found in the posterior fossa (20% brainstem, 40% cerebellum).
Many types of astrocytoma are found in the posterior fossa of children, however, two make up the majority of cases:
In adults, high-grade astrocytomas with piloid features are also encountered.
References
- 1. A. James Barkovich, Charles Raybaud. Pediatric Neuroimaging. (2018) ISBN: 9781496337207
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