Pilocytic astrocytoma

Case contributed by Ian Bickle , 23 Jan 2017
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Ian Bickle, 6 Apr 2017

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MRI BRAIN with contrast

8.4cm solid-cystic mass centred on the trigone of the right lateral ventricle. This has a lobulated avidly enhancing 4cm solid componentmural nodule which is closely related to the choroid plexus. The mass extends into the right temporal and parietal lobes.

This is causing significant mass effect on the pons/brainstem with mild-moderate mildline shift. No hydrocephalus.

No synchronous lesion.

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