Predominantly extraaxial astroblastoma: imaging and proton MR spectroscopy features.
The CT, angiographic, MR, and proton MR spectroscopy findings in a case of astroblastoma, a rare neoplasm of glial cell origin, are presented. Of particular interest is the predominantly extraaxial location of the tumor. CT and MR demonstrated a complex mass consisting of a solid nodule and a peripheral septated cystic component. The extraaxial nature of the mass was suggested on MR.
Baka
J J
JJ
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
Patel
S C
SC
Roebuck
J R
JR
Hearshen
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D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed