Turkish Neurosurgery
2016 , Vol 26 , Num 5
Astroblastoma: Case Report and Review of Literature
Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Egypt
DOI :
10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.9408-13.2
Astroblastoma is a rare and distinct type of aggressive glial tumor for which there is much confusion regarding the diagnostic
criteria. We present a case of astroblastoma and review all relevant literature, aiming to discuss astroblastoma from the clinical,
pathological, management, and prognostic points of view in an attempt to discover more of its secrets and to introduce a standard
approach to its diagnosis and management.
Keywords :
Astroblastoma, Brain tumors, Glioma