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Regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a young adult without neurofibromatosis

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Serial MRI over 60 months demonstrated regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a 20-year-old woman with no signs of neurofibromatosis, together with improvement in vision. The patient did not receive radio- or chemotherapy. Close MRI follow-up of optic gliomas is recommended. Aggressive treatment should be limited to cases with clear clinical and radiological progression.

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  1. Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Medicine, Università“Gabriele D'Annunzio”, Ospedale “SS. Annunziata”, Via Valignani, 66100 Chieti, Italy Tel.: + 39-08 71-35 82 37 Fax: + 39-0 87-34 49 55, , , , , , IT

    C. Colosimo

  2. Department of Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Senese, Policlinico “Le Scotte”, Siena, Italy, , , , , , IT

    A. Cerase

  3. Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy, , , , , , IT

    G. Maira

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Received: 8 June 1999/Accepted: 14 September 1999

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Colosimo, C., Cerase, A. & Maira, G. Regression after biopsy of a pilocytic opticochiasmatic astrocytoma in a young adult without neurofibromatosis. Neuroradiology 42, 352–356 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002340050897

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