Cerebellar pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1

M. J. Naidich*, M. T. Walker, N. R. Gottardi-Littell, G. Han, J. P. Chandler

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)825-829
Number of pages5
JournalNeuroradiology
Volume46
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2004

Keywords

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1
  • Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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