Comparison of the clinical features and treatment outcomes of pilocytic astrocytoma in pediatric and adult patients.
Joo Whan KimJi Hoon PhiSeung-Ki KimJoo Ho LeeSung-Hye ParkJae-Kyung WonJung Yoon ChoiHyoung Jin KangChul-Kee ParkPublished in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2023)
Pilocytic astrocytoma presents with a diverse clinical spectrum. Complete resection is of utmost importance, and appropriate adjuvant treatment is recommended if complete resection cannot be achieved. Children with younger age are associated with more aggressive tumors, and recurrence may occur even after complete resection.