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Non-enhancing pilocytic astrocytoma of the spinal cord PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Larson, D. B., Hedlund, G. L. 2006; 36 (12): 1312-1315

Abstract

Pilocytic astrocytomas are among the most common intramedullary spinal cord tumors in the pediatric age group. The presence of contrast enhancement is a major factor used to distinguish these tumors from other spinal cord lesions. We present a case of histologically proved non-enhancing intramedullary spinal cord pilocytic astrocytoma in a 12-year-old girl. This case represents an exception to the conventional wisdom that pediatric spinal neoplasms enhance with administration of intravenous contrast material.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s00247-006-0301-4

View details for Web of Science ID 000242831000012

View details for PubMedID 17021719