Supratentorial pilocytic astrocytoma in children

Brain tumors hold second place in tumoral pediatric pathology and have a complex etiopathogeny. The authors describe the case of a child aged 2 years and 4 months with increased intracranial pressure, symptomatology accompanied by rapid deterioration of general condition. Head CT imaging examination...

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Published in:	Romanian journal of morphology and embryology Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 577 - 580
Main Authors:	Niculescu, Carmen Elena, Stănescu, Ligia, Popescu, M, Niculescu, D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Romania 2010
Subjects:	Astrocytoma - diagnostic imaging Astrocytoma - pathology Child Humans Male Supratentorial Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Supratentorial Neoplasms - pathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Brain tumors hold second place in tumoral pediatric pathology and have a complex etiopathogeny. The authors describe the case of a child aged 2 years and 4 months with increased intracranial pressure, symptomatology accompanied by rapid deterioration of general condition. Head CT imaging examination showed intra-nevraxial replacement space process, supratentorial. Histopathological examination revealed the typical grade I pilocytic astrocytoma. Time of diagnosis and surgical intervention is essential for further evolution and prognosis.
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ISSN:	1220-0522