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Pilocytic Astrocytoma in Adults. Incidence and Outcomes: A Review of the Literature
Pilocytic astrocytomas are benign neoplasms that predominantly occur in children. Characterised by their slow growing nature they are almost always well circumscribed, cystic, and noninfiltrating into the surrounding brain tissue. Despite being a rare entity, the diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient does occur and should be considered as a differential diagnosis. However, as these tumours in adults are rare, the majority of published studies have limited numbers in small series, are often retrospective from single institutions and often span decades without consideration of ever developing diagnostic and surgical treatments. The following paper will discuss the incidence and outcome of pilocytic astrocytoma in adults. Current literature will be utilised to critically analyse the clinical presentation, epidemiology, etiology, treatment and outcomes for adults diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma.
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Publication title
Australasian Journal of NeuroscienceVolume
22Pagination
19-24ISSN
1032-335XDepartment/School
School of NursingPublisher
Australasian Neuroscience Nurses' AssociationPlace of publication
PO Box 193 Surrey Hills, VIC 3127 AustraliaRights statement
Copyright 2012 Australasian Journal of NeuroscienceRepository Status
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