Difference between revisions of "Pilocytic astrocytoma"

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*Classically in the cerebellum in children; most common glioma in children.<ref name=Ref_PSNP82>{{Ref PSNP|82}}</ref>
*Classically in the cerebellum in children; most common glioma in children.<ref name=Ref_PSNP82>{{Ref PSNP|82}}</ref>
*The ''optic glioma'' is associated with neurofibromatosis 1.
*The ''optic glioma'' is associated with neurofibromatosis 1.
*Usually enhances after CM application
*Rare variants include [[Pilomyxoid astrocytoma]] and [[Anaplastic pilocytic astrocytoma]].
 
==Imaging==
*Well-defined, T2-hyperintense.
*Strong CM enhancement.
*May contain cysts.
*Associated with midline structures.


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==Gross==
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