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Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
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Pilocytic astrocytoma
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A cystic lesion with an eccentric mural nodule is centered on the internal capsule on the right, with surrounding minor vasogenic edema.
Case Discussion
This patient went on to have a biopsy which confirmed the diagnosis of a pilocytic astrocytoma. And went on to receive radiotherapy. On follow-up gradual regrowth over next 10 years has been shown.