Spontaneous involution of pilocytic astrocytoma in a patient without neurofibromatosis type 1: Case report

Authors
Gallucci, M Catalucci, A Scheithauer, BW Forbes, GS
Citation
M. Gallucci et al., Spontaneous involution of pilocytic astrocytoma in a patient without neurofibromatosis type 1: Case report, RADIOLOGY, 214(1), 2000, pp. 223-226
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00338419 → ACNP
Volume
214
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
223 - 226
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8419(200001)214:1<223:SIOPAI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Serial magnetic resonance imaging findings are described in a patient with a sporadically occurring pilocytic astrocytoma that underwent spontaneous r egression over 6 years. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report in which spontaneous involution of a pilocytic astrocytoma not associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 has been described. A literature review regar ding sporadic and syndrome-associated pilocytic astrocytoma was undertaken, with particular reference to treatment and natural history.