Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: an atypical astrocytoma
Hashmi, M.; Jaffari, A.A.; Siddiqi, S.A.; Ali, L.; Faridi, N.; Ashraf, J.; Asif, S.A.
JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 62(2): 175-177
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 22755386 Document Number: 657120
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is rare primary neoplasm of brain. Despite its pleomorphic appearance, it has a relatively good prognosis. We report a case of biopsy proven pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in a young male who presented with visual and sensory symptoms, classical neuroimaging findings and showed remarkable recovery, post surgery. We have also reviewed recent literature focusing on neuroimaging, histopathology and prognostic markers of the tumour.