Report of congenital anaplastic astrocytoma discovered in a newborn.
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.
Podskalny
G D
GD
Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, NY 12208.
Haller
J S
JS
Emrich
J F
JF
Barron
K D
KD
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