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
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16
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
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.