Abstract
We describe a case of cerebellar pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) occurring in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The histomorphology of this uncommon glial (astrocytic) neoplasm is discussed. The occurrence of this tumor within the posterior fossa is extremely rare. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a cerebellar PXA in a patient with NF1.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 825-829 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Neuroradiology |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2004 |
Keywords
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Clinical Neurology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine