From the archives of the AFIP: pilocytic astrocytoma: radiologic-pathologic correlation
KK Koeller, EJ Rushing - Radiographics, 2004 - pubs.rsna.org
Pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common pediatric central nervous system glial neoplasm
and the most common pediatric cerebellar tumor. This tumor has a noteworthy benign …
and the most common pediatric cerebellar tumor. This tumor has a noteworthy benign …
Clinico-pathological features of pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the optic pathway
K Chikai, A Ohnishi, T Kato, J Ikeda, Y Sawamura… - Acta …, 2004 - Springer
Five cases of pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PmA) characterized by a monophasic pattern with a
myxoid background were selected for a clinicopathological study from 23 cases previously …
myxoid background were selected for a clinicopathological study from 23 cases previously …
Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy of pilomyxoid astrocytomas: case reports and comparison with pilocytic astrocytomas
H Morales, L Kwock, M Castillo - Journal of computer assisted …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: Pilomyxoid astrocytomas (PMAs) have been described only
recently. They appear as low-grade tumors sharing imaging features similar to pilocytic …
recently. They appear as low-grade tumors sharing imaging features similar to pilocytic …
Management of pilomyxoid astrocytomas: our experience
H Tsugu, S Oshiro, F Yanai, F Komatsu… - Anticancer …, 2009 - ar.iiarjournals.org
Background: Pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA) shows a higher rate of recurrence and
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dissemination than does pilocytic astrocytoma (PA). In this article …
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dissemination than does pilocytic astrocytoma (PA). In this article …
Pilomyxoid astrocytoma presenting as diencephalic syndrome
AA Khan, AK El-Borai - Journal of Ayub Medical College …, 2014 - demo.ayubmed.edu.pk
We report the case of a child who presented with diencephalic syndrome. During diagnostic
work-up, he was found to have a supra-sellar hypothalamic tumour. Histopathological …
work-up, he was found to have a supra-sellar hypothalamic tumour. Histopathological …
Tanycytes and brain tumors
K Sato, R Kitai, K Kikuta - Progress in Neuro-Oncology, 2016 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Tanycytes are specialized form of ependymal cells chiefly found in the third ventricle
(infundibular recess), and have processes extending into the hypothalamus …
(infundibular recess), and have processes extending into the hypothalamus …
Pilomyxoid Astrocytomas: Chemotherapy
H Tsugu, S Oshiro, F Komatsu, H Abe… - Tumors of the Central …, 2012 - Springer
Pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA) is a variant of pilocytic astrocytoma (PA). However, PMA
shows a higher rate of recurrence and dissemination in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than does …
shows a higher rate of recurrence and dissemination in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than does …