Pilocytic astrocytoma of the conus medullaris
Baréa, D.; Richez, P.; Gueguen, E.; Clavel, G.; Grisoli, F.; Briant, J.F.
Journal de Radiologie 80(7): 736-738
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0221-0363 PMID: 10431275 Document Number: 498227
We report the case of a rare glial tumor of the conus medullaris classified as pilocytic astrocytoma in a young adult. This tumor is most commonly found in the brain. The imaging findings will be correlated with the findings at histology. The literature will also be reviewed.
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