Presentation
Follow-up brain MRI after brain tumor resection 3 years ago.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma - recurrence
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Left cerebellar hemisphere cystic lesion with a solid mural nodule that displays moderate contrast enhancement
Post-treatment changes at the left-sided posterior fossa.
Case Discussion
Gradual regrowth of the known brain tumor (histopathologically proven case of pilocytic astrocytoma) three years after surgical resection has been shown on follow-up brain MRI.