J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1982 Dec;11(4):549-552.

A Case of Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

• Park SD
• Lee HK
• Lee KC
• Chu JW

Abstract

A case of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma of the temporal lobe in a 27 year-old man who had severe frontal headache and diplopia is presented. Brain computed tomographic scan revealed a relatively wel demarcated, slightly hyperdense mass with cyst surrounding low density in left temporoparietal area. After contrast enhancement, the mass was totally removed. Despite of their highly pleomorphic and bizzarre cytology, which suggests a malignant behavior, these tumors appear to have a relatively favorable prognosis.

Keyword

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma; Temporal lobe; Young age; Pleomorphism; Relatively good prognosis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Brain
Diplopia
Headache
Humans
Prognosis
Temporal Lobe