Combined Fontanelle Puncture and Surgical Operation in Treatment of Desmoplastic Infantile Astrocytoma: Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Abstract

Desmoplastic infantile astrocytoma is a rare low-grade malignant brain tumor found in infants. Its pathological diagnosis can be made on the basis of its histological characteristics and immunohistochemical staining. A case of desmoplastic infantile astrocytoma, including its clinical manifestations, pathological characteristics, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, is reported. Presurgical percutaneous decompression and subsequent resection resulted in a satisfactory therapeutic outcome.

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desmoplastic infantile astrocytoma tumor pathology treatment

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