| Pilocytic astrocytoma in the elderly. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18232598 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pilocytic astrocytoma (WHO Grade 1) is a low-grade glioma with a favorable prognosis most commonly diagnosed in patients aged below 20. It is the most common glioma in children, and cases discovered in elderly patients are rare. We report the highly unusual case of an 85-year-old man whose neurological signs included Parkinsonism, and in whom post mortem examination revealed a pilocytic astrocytoma of the brainstem. We also discuss the clinical, neuroradiological and neuropathological differential diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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K Burkhardt; F Heuberger; J Delavelle |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical neuropathology Volume: 26 ISSN: 0722-5091 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Neuropathol. Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-31 Completed Date: 2008-02-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214420 Medline TA: Clin Neuropathol Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 306-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgical Pathology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Karim.Burkhardt@hcuge.ch |
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Age Factors Aged, 80 and over Astrocytoma / diagnosis*, pathology Brain Stem Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology Diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Humans Male Parkinson Disease / diagnosis |
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