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Pilocytic astrocytoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Unknown

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
mri

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. 

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