Cervicomedullary Purely Solid, Giant Pilocytic Astrocytoma

Abstract

Pilocytic astrocytomas are well-circumscribed, predominantly cystic mass lesions that have a discrete mural nodule. Giant, solid pilocytic astrocytoma is uncommon. Its characteristic imaging features are described.

Keywords

• pilocytic astrocytoma
• purely solid
• giant
• cervicomedullary
• children