J Korean Radiol Soc.  2000 Aug;43(2):167-170. 10.3348/jkrs.2000.43.2.167.

Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma with Peritumoral Edema: A Case Report

• Lee JS
• Kim BY
• Kim IS
• Im SK

• KMID: 2200667
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2000.43.2.167

Abstract

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare, usually benign, supratentorial tumor involving the leptomeninges and superficial cortex, and usually occurs during the second and third decades. We experienced a case of right frontotemporal pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with moderate peritumoral edema in a 28-year-old female who complained of seizures and headache, and describe the CT, MRI and pathologic findings.

Keyword

Brain, neoplasms; Astrocytoma

MeSH Terms

Adult
Astrocytoma
Edema*
Female
Headache
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Seizures
Supratentorial Neoplasms