Coexistence of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with Sturge-Weber syndrome: MRI features


Kilickesmez O., SANAL H. T., Haholu A., Kocamaz E.

Pediatric Radiology, cilt.35, sa.9, ss.910-913, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00247-005-1480-0
  • Dergi Adı: Pediatric Radiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.910-913
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, Sturge-Weber syndrome, MRI, child
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare, cortically based, partially cystic astroglial tumour with a strongly enhancing solid mural nodule. We report an 11-year-old boy with a pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in the contralateral hemisphere to that affected by Sturge-Weber syndrome. This unique case supports the association between Sturge-Weber syndrome and astrocytomas. Patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome who experience unexpected neurological symptoms should be evaluated with MRI. © Springer-Verlag 2005.