J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2002 Dec;32(6):608-610.
Cerebellar Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma in an Infant: Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Pathology, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. chosunns@daum.net
Abstract
- Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare type of glioma and usually occurs in the superficial cerebral hemisphere of the patients under the age of 30 years. We report a case of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in the cerebellum of a 3-month-old infant. This is an unusual case in view of location and age. The literatures concerning the clinicopathological aspects of this unusual pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma are reviewed.
