Pilocytic astrocytoma is a WHO grade I tumor usually diagnosed in pediatric patients, and rarely encountered in the adult population. Therefore, available information about the magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of adult pilocytic astrocytoma is scarce. We report on the MRI features and corresponding histopathologic findings of six consecutive aPA cases diagnosed. The tumors were encountered in both infra- and supratentorial compartments, and their MRI characteristics were quite heterogeneous. Features included the typical solid-cystic appearance located in the cerebellum as well as the relatively unusual multifocal and/or hemorrhagic features located intra-ventricularly. The aPA MRI characteristics are remarkably variable, and might mimic those of higher grade tumors in adult patients.

Magnetic resonance imaging of pilocytic astrocytomas in adults with histopathologic correlation: a report of six consecutive cases / Di Napoli, A.; Spina, P.; Cianfoni, A.; Mazzucchelli, L.; Pravata, E.. - In: JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE. - ISSN 0219-6352. - 20:4(2021), pp. 1039-1046. [10.31083/j.jin2004105]

Magnetic resonance imaging of pilocytic astrocytomas in adults with histopathologic correlation: a report of six consecutive cases

Di Napoli A.;Mazzucchelli L.;
2021

Abstract

Pilocytic astrocytoma is a WHO grade I tumor usually diagnosed in pediatric patients, and rarely encountered in the adult population. Therefore, available information about the magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of adult pilocytic astrocytoma is scarce. We report on the MRI features and corresponding histopathologic findings of six consecutive aPA cases diagnosed. The tumors were encountered in both infra- and supratentorial compartments, and their MRI characteristics were quite heterogeneous. Features included the typical solid-cystic appearance located in the cerebellum as well as the relatively unusual multifocal and/or hemorrhagic features located intra-ventricularly. The aPA MRI characteristics are remarkably variable, and might mimic those of higher grade tumors in adult patients.
2021
Adult; aqueduct; brain tumor; hydrocephalus; MRI; multifocal; pilocytic astrocytoma
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Magnetic resonance imaging of pilocytic astrocytomas in adults with histopathologic correlation: a report of six consecutive cases / Di Napoli, A.; Spina, P.; Cianfoni, A.; Mazzucchelli, L.; Pravata, E.. - In: JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE. - ISSN 0219-6352. - 20:4(2021), pp. 1039-1046. [10.31083/j.jin2004105]
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