Presentation
Headache and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pilocytic astrocytoma
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Posterior fossa cystic mass with mural nodule.
VP shunt inserted via right frontal approach, its tip in the foramen of Monro.
From the case:
Pilocytic astrocytoma
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Posterior fossa cystic mass with an enhancing mural nodule, most compatible with pilocytic astrocytoma.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have a resection and histology confirmed the diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma.
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