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Pham Anh Tuan1, Nguyen Minh Duc2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Radiology Case Reports
|February 23, 2023
Summary
This case report highlights an unusual pediatric anaplastic oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumor. It emphasizes considering this rare glial neoplasm in the differential diagnosis of high-grade astrocytoma in children.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Oligodendrogliomas represent 20% of glial neoplasms and 5% of primary brain tumors, typically affecting adults.
- Pediatric oligodendrogliomas are exceptionally rare, making their diagnosis and management challenging.
- High-grade astrocytomas are more common in pediatric populations, often presenting as supratentorial tumors.
