Computed tomography of cerebellar astrocytoma.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1978
Abstract
Analysis of CT scans of 25 patients with cerebellar astrocytoma indicates that a typical spectrum of findings exists for the cerebellar astrocytomas. CT is highly accurate in delineation and characterization of new and recurrent tumors. Recurrences may be demonstrated long before symptoms occur. The density of the fluid in the tumor cyst is twice that of cerebrospinal fluid. Thus differentiation from nonneoplastic cystic lesions and postoperative defects is possible. CT findings of solid or cystic tumor frequently correlate with histologic categorization, and in such cases prognostic information can be derived from the CT appearance.
Volume
130
Issue
5
First Page
929
Last Page
933
ISSN
0361-803X
Published In/Presented At
Zimmerman, R. A., Bilaniuk, L. T., Bruno, L., & Rosenstock, J. (1978). Computed tomography of cerebellar astrocytoma. AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 130(5), 929–933. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.130.5.929
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
417594
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article