First reported case in Brazil of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient with literature review

Nathalia Bacci Castilho; Karen Christine Silva; Carlos Tadeu Parisi de Oliveira; Antônio Marcos Souza Filho; Manoela Marques Ortega

doi:10.1007/s12672-026-04883-8

March 26, 2026Discover OncologyOpen Access

First reported case in Brazil of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient with literature review

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Key Points

To report and discuss a rare case of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient.
Detailed clinical evaluation
Radiological imaging techniques
Histopathological examination
Confirmed diagnosis of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma
Emphasized the rarity of occurrence in adults
Highlighted the need for inclusion in differential diagnosis of intraventricular tumors

Implication

This case reports a rare intraventricular tumor diagnosis in an adult, highlighting its clinical significance.

Abstract

This case illustrates a rare intraventricular PA in an adult, confirmed through clinical, radiological, and histopathological integration. It emphasizes the importance of including PA in the differential diagnosis of intraventricular tumors in adults and may contribute to guiding recognition and management of rare ventricular tumors in this population.

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Castilho et al. (2026) studied this question.

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First reported case in Brazil of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient with literature review

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First reported case in Brazil of intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma in an adult patient with literature review

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Discussion

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