Pediatric Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

  • Etiology: neoplasm
  • Imaging: temporal lobe most common, large peripheral cystic mass in ventricular side, enhancing mural nodule with calcification abuts meninges, minimal mass effect / edema
  • Complications: 30% undergo malignant transformation
  • Clinical: slow growing

Radiology Cases of Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma