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 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.
Niculescu
Carmen Elena
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania. niculescudragos@yahoo.com
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Ligia
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Popescu
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D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015173:Supratentorial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed