Spinal Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma.
Abdulaziz Oqalaa Almubarak1,2, Anwar Ulhaq3, Abdulmajeed BinDahmash4
1Division of Neurosurgery, Neurosciences Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aalmubarak89@gmail.com.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
|October 9, 2019
Summary
Pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA) is a rare brain tumor. This report details the 15th spinal cord case in a child, reviewing treatment and prognosis for this aggressive tumor.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Rare brain tumors
Background:
- Pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA) is a rare CNS tumor with distinct histopathology.
- PMA exhibits aggressive behavior, high recurrence, and early CSF dissemination.
- Spinal cord PMAs are exceptionally rare, with only 14 prior reported cases.
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