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Posterior Fossa Astroblastoma: A Case Report
Ramazan Ozdemir1, Gokhan Gurkan1, Asli Kahraman2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Izmir Katip Celebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, TUR.
Cureus
|May 21, 2026
Summary
Posterior fossa astroblastoma, a rare glial tumor, presents diagnostic challenges. Complete surgical resection in an adult patient led to a favorable long-term outcome with no recurrence at three years.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Astroblastoma is an exceptionally rare glial tumor.
- Posterior fossa location is uncommon for astroblastoma.
- This tumor type poses diagnostic and management challenges.
