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Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

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

A single image from a contrast enhanced CT of the brain demonstrating a large left frontal lobe cystic lesion with a peripherally located enhancing nodule. This was confirmed to be a pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma.

Case Discussion

Author: The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Original wikimedia.org file: here

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