J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1987 Jun;16(2):491-496.

A Case of Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

A case of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma that occured in a 27-year-old woman is reported. Despite of cellular pleomorphism and presence of bizarre giant cells in the microscopic picture, the relatively favourable prognosis is the most important characteristic.

Keyword

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma; Plemorphism; Bizarre giant cell; Favourable prognosis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Giant Cells
Humans
Prognosis
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