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Pilocytic astrocytoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Large posterior fossa cystic lesion with enhancing mural nodule, most suggestive of a pilocytic astrocytoma.

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