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Synchronous multicentric pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with anaplastic features: Comparative pathological study between conventional and anaplastic types

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Kavita Mardi

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) has been considered an astrocytic tumor with a relatively favorable prognosis. However, PXA cases having several recurrent patterns with poor prognosis have been reported in recent years, and a new concept of “PXA with anaplastic features” has been proposed. We present one such case in a 55-year-old male who presented with weakness and numbness of right upper and lower limbs since 3 months along with difficulty in walking as well as difficulty in speaking since then. He also complained of headache since 9 months. Th e magnetic resonance imaging study revealed two well demarcated, hypointense, enhancing lesions in the left parietal and posterior frontal lobes. Clinical and radiological examinations were suggestive of a metastatic neoplasm. ... view more»

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