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DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.146635
Does the occurrence of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in the elderly carries a poor prognosis: A case report and review of literature
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare slow growing tumor which accounts for <1% of all astrocytic neoplasms. PXA usually affects young patients in their second decade of life and carries a favorable prognosis. We present the clinical, radiological and histopathological features of PXA involving the left temporal lobe in an 84-year-old male with right upper motor neuron facial paresis of 2 weeks duration. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of PXA. Our case is unique in that our patient is the oldest one reported in the literature with favorable histopathological features. The occurrence of these tumors in elderly patients may indicate an aggressive behavior with unfavorable outcome. Gross total resection achieves higher recurrence free and overall survival rates.
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22 September 2022
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