Published May 2000
| Version v1
Journal article
Regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a young adult without neurofibromatosis
Creators
- 1. Department of Radiological Sciences, Univ. Gabriele D'Annunzio, Chieti (Italy)
- 2. Dept. of Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Senese, Policlinico ''Le Scotte'', Siena (Italy)
- 3. Dept. of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University, Policlinico ''Agostino Gemelli'', Rome (Italy)
Description
Serial MRI over 60 months demonstrated regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a 20-year-old woman with no signs of neurofibromatosis, together with improvement in vision. The patient did not receive radio- or chemotherapy. Close MRI follow-up of optic gliomas is recommended. Aggressive treatment should be limited to cases with clear clinical and radiological progression. (orig.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Neuroradiology
- Journal Volume
- 42
- Journal Issue
- 5
- Journal Page Range
- p. 352-356
- ISSN
- 0028-3940
- CODEN
- NRDYAB
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Germany
- Country of Input or Organization
- Germany
- INIS RN
- 31027005
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- ADULTS; ASTROCYTOMAS; BIOPSY; GLIOMAS; NMR IMAGING; WOMEN
- Descriptors DEC
- AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FEMALES; GLIOMAS; MAMMALS; MAN; NEOPLASMS; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES
Optional Information
- Notes
- With 3 figs.