title: Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: an atypical astrocytoma.
abstract: Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is rare primary neoplasm of brain. Despite its pleomorphic appearance, it has a relatively good prognosis. We report a case of biopsy proven pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in a young male who presented with visual and sensory symptoms, classical neuroimaging findings and showed remarkable recovery, post surgery. We have also reviewed recent literature focusing on neuroimaging, histopathology and prognostic markers of the tumour.
authors: Department of Neurology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.
authors: Mubashira
authors: M
authors: Hashmi
authors: Asad Abbas
authors: AA
authors: Jaffari
authors: Shaista Anwar
authors: SA
authors: Siddiqi
authors: Liaqaut
authors: L
authors: Ali
authors: Naveen
authors: N
authors: Faridi
authors: Junaid
authors: J
authors: Ashraf
authors: Syed Ahmed
authors: SA
authors: Asif
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male