title: Supratentorial pilocytic astrocytoma in children.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania. niculescudragos@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Carmen Elena
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Niculescu
authors.forename: Ligia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stănescu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Popescu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Niculescu
mesh_terms: 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