Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) : MRI
History – A 14 yr female c/o headache since 2 months. 2 episodes of seizures in last one week
Findings- An ill-defined soild-cystic mass is seen in the left parietal lobe with surrounding mild to moderate edema. The cystic component shows restriction of diffusion and rim enhancement. The solid component shows avid postcontrast enhancement
Final Diagnosis- Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA)
Golden Point
DDs of cyst with mural nodule-
Pilocytic astrocytoma, PXA, ganglioglioma, hemangioblastoma, craniopharyngioma
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Wednesday, February 09, 2022
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