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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2017; 12(02): 298-301
DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.145535
CASE REPORT

Parieto-temporal pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in a black African child

Aaron Musara
Department of Surgery, University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare
,
Kazadi Kalangu
Department of Surgery, University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare
,
Maximillan Dzowa
Department of Surgery, University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare
,
Wilfred Muteweye
Department of Surgery, University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare
,
Rudo Mutasa
1   Department of Pathology, University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, Avondale, Harare
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Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare cerebral tumor, accounting for <1% of all astrocytic neoplasms. PXA, usually, has a favorable prognosis in spite of what might be suggested from the ominous microscopic appearance. There is no literature immediately available on the black population for this tumor. Management is by surgical resection. The ideal is gross total resection, which offers an excellent prognosis. This disease condition has not been reported in the black population. The following is a presentation of a case report in a black African girl, followed by a review of the literature.

Key-words:

Astrocytic neoplasms - brain tumor - pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma


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20 September 2022

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