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Holocord astrocytomas in childhood
J S Vles1, C P Grubben, A van Ooy
1Department of Child Neurology, University Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This case report details a patient diagnosed with a low-grade holocord astrocytoma. It examines the treatment administered and the resulting effects.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuropathology
Background:
- Astrocytomas are primary brain tumors arising from astrocytes.
- Low-grade astrocytomas represent a subset with slower growth patterns.
Observation:
- A case of holocord astrocytoma, a rare spinal cord tumor, is presented.
- The tumor affected the entire length of the spinal cord.
Findings:
- The report discusses the therapeutic interventions for this specific type of astrocytoma.
- Consequences of the treatment on the patient's condition are analyzed.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the management of rare spinal cord tumors.
- Insights into treatment outcomes for holocord astrocytomas are provided.