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Sang Ho Kim1, Kihwan Hwang2, Kyu Sang Lee3
1School of Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea.
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare brain tumor. This case highlights a rare infratentorial PXA with a BRAF V600E mutation, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Molecular Pathology
Background:
- Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare astrocytoma subtype, typically affecting adolescents and young adults.
- PXA commonly occurs in the supratentorial region, and its presence in the infratentorial compartment may lead to diagnostic challenges.
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