Regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a young adult without neurofibromatosis

Authors
Colosimo, C Cerase, A Maira, G
Citation
C. Colosimo et al., Regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a young adult without neurofibromatosis, NEURORADIOL, 42(5), 2000, pp. 352-356
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00283940 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
352 - 356
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-3940(200005)42:5<352:RABOAP>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Serial MRI over 60 months demonstrated regression after biopsy of a pilocyt ic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a 20-year-old woman with no signs of neu rofibromatosis, together with improvement in vision. The patient did not re ceive radio- or chemotherapy. Close MRI follow-up of optic gliomas is recom mended. Aggressive treatment should be limited to cases with clear clinical and radiological progression.