Author/Authors :
Hashmi, Mubashira Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Neurology, Pakistan , Jaffari, Asad Abbas Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Histopathology, Pakistan , Siddiqi, Shaista Anwar Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Neurology, Pakistan , Ali, Liaqaut Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Neurology, Pakistan , Faridi, Naveen Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Histopathology, Pakistan , Ashraf, Junaid Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Neurosurgery, Pakistan , Asif, Syed Ahmed Liaquat National Hospital - Department of Neurology, Pakistan
Abstract :
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is rare primary neoplasm of brain. Despite its pleomorphicappearance, it has a relatively good prognosis. We report a case of biopsy proven pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in a young male who presented with visual and sensory symptoms, classical neuroimaging findings and showed remarkable recovery, post surgery. We have also reviewedrecent literature focusing on neuroimaging, histopathology and prognostic markers of the tumour.
Keywords :
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma , Mural nodule , Supratentorial , GFAP.
