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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-10 | Issue-02 | 71-76
Case Report
Atypical Presentation of a Pilocytic Astrocytoma at the Regional Hospital of Ségou in Mali country
Singuepiré, A, Coulibaly, O. S, Beydari, B. H, Kodio, A, Dramé, B. M, Traore, B, Toungara, H, Kané, M, Kanté, M, Diallo, O, Dama, M, Coulibaly, O, Touré, A, Mounkoro, M, Kanikomo, D
Published : Feb. 1, 2024
DOI : DOI: 10.36348/sjmps.2024.v10i02.001
Abstract
Introduction: Pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common cerebral glioma in pediatric age, preferentially located in the posterior cerebral fossa. Atypical presentations have rarely been described in the literature. Clinical Case: We report a case of pilocytic astrocytoma whose appearance on CT scan is unusual. It concerns a young boy of 9 years old, who presented convulsive seizures since the age of 6 years old, followed by general practitioners with irregular treatment based on gardenal. 2 months ago the seizures became more frequent and this prompted a specialist consultation with the neurologist, after a brain scan he referred the patient to us. The neurological examination was unremarkable today. Brain CT with contrast showed a right parietal lesion. It was a lesion with a double cystic and fleshy component associated with calcifications with heterogeneous enhancement which amputated the posterior horn of the lateral ventricle. The radiological appearance was in favor of a low-grade oligodendroglioma. The patient underwent surgery with complete macroscopic excision of the lesion. Histological examination revealed a pilocytic astrocytoma (grade I). Conclusion: The usual radiological appearance of pilocytic astrocytoma combines a cystic part and a highly contrasting mural nodule. It rarely presents in the form of a supratentorial lesion with calcifications. This form of presentation is rare and can lead to confusion with other gliomas. We can achieve healing for the patient with total excision.
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