title: Report of congenital anaplastic astrocytoma discovered in a newborn.
abstract: Reports of congenital anaplastic astrocytoma have been rare, representing less than 2% of all brain tumors. We present a case of a congenital anaplastic astrocytoma discovered during the first 24 hours after delivery. A recent literature review found 12 additional cases since 1972. The presenting signs, most common findings on neuroimaging, treatment, and outcome are examined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, NY 12208.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Podskalny
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Haller
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Emrich
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Barron
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt