%0 Journal Article
%T Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem
%A Francisco Otavio Pereira
%A Ismael Augusto Lombardi
%A Adriana Yuki Mello
%A Flavio Ramalho Romero
%J Rare Tumors
%D 2013
%I PAGEPress Publications
%R 10.4081/rt.2013.e17
%X A pilomyxoid astrocytoma is a recently described tumor that occurs predominantly in the hypothalamic-chiasmatic region and is rarely found elsewhere. It has similar features as pilocytic astrocytomas, but has distinct histological characteristics and a poorer prognosis. A pilomyxoid astrocytoma is an aggressive tumor, and increased awareness is necessary with a suspect case. We present the first case of a pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the brainstem described after the newest World Health Organization classification of central nervous system tumors.
%K pilomyxoid astrocytoma
%K pediatric
%K brain tumor
%U http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/rt/article/view/4554