title: Diffuse leptomeningeal spread of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma.
abstract: Diffuse meningeal spread and dural infiltration by pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma occurring after initial diagnosis of a left frontotemporal lesion is reported. The unusual pattern of spread and aggressive course for a pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuropathology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: McLean
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Jellinek
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Gonzales