Primary pilocytic astrocytoma of cerebello-pontine angle in the pediatric age group: literature review and case report

Abstract Background Primary pilocytic astrocytoma of the CPA (Cerebello-pontine angle), in the pediatric age group is an extremely rare entity, with just three cases reported so far. It mostly arises from the root entry zone of the cranial nerves found in this cistern. Case presentation A 11-year bo...

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Main Authors: Dibya Jyoti Mahakul, Ishwar Chandra Premsagar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-06-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-023-00202-3