Autobiographical Case Report of Experiences With Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

Division

Far West

Hospital

Riverside Community Hospital

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

11-17-2021

Keywords

plemorphic, levetiracetam, seizure activity, brain tumors cns tumors, xanthoastrocytoma

Disciplines

Anesthesiology | Neoplasms | Nervous System Diseases | Neurology

Abstract

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare brain tumor of WHO grade II designation. This case report describes the author's experience with the discovery of the tumor, living with the tumor, and eventual treatment and aftermath of how it affected her life and her understanding of the medical system.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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