Multicentric Astrocytoma Presenting withSupra- and Infratentorial Involvement: ACase Report

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 56 year-old man with a history of diplopia. Hisbrain imaging showed multiple lesions with a metastatic appearance, however allinvestigations to determine the primary source of malignancy were negative. Thepatient underwent a brain biopsy, which was positive for anaplastic astrocytoma, arare tumor that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of secondary braintumors.

Keywords

• Multiple brain lesions
• Metastases
• Astrocytoma