Journal of Neuro-Oncology

, Volume 84, Issue 3, pp 325–328 | Cite as

Congenital diffuse anaplastic astrocytoma with ependymal and leptomeningeal spread: case report

  • A. M. Stark
  • S. Modlich
  • A. Claviez
  • A. van Baalen
  • H.-H. Hugo
  • H. M. Mehdorn
Clinical Study - Patient Sudies

Keywords

Hydrocephalus Teratoma Head Circumference Germinoma Choroid Plexus Papilloma 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • A. M. Stark
    • 1
  • S. Modlich
    • 2
  • A. Claviez
    • 2
  • A. van Baalen
    • 3
  • H.-H. Hugo
    • 1
  • H. M. Mehdorn
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of NeurosurgeryUniversity Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus KielKielGermany
  2. 2.Department of PediatricsUniversity Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus KielKielGermany
  3. 3.Department of NeuropediatricsUniversity Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus KielKielGermany

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